Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV cross over in two waves

In a joint Gamescom reveal, Capcom and Square Enix announced a mutual crossover between Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV. The collaboration will introduce Omega Planetes, a towering Final Fantasy XIV-inspired boss, to Monster Hunter Wilds, along with Chocobo-themed cosmetic mounts for the game’s Seikret ride system. The crossovers are scheduled to unfold in two waves: Monster Hunter Wilds content arriving in late September 2025 via its third Title Update, and Final Fantasy XIV content arriving in early October 2025 as part of the Dawntrail expansion’s ongoing crossover events. The announcements also confirm cross-platform availability for Monster Hunter Wilds on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with optimization work planned for the PC version.

Monster Hunter Wilds players will face Omega Planetes, a fortress-like incarnation drawn from the Omega lineage across Final Fantasy titles. The event will also let players customize Seikret mounts with Chocobo skins, a familiar Final Fantasy touch that broadens traversal options in the Forbidden Lands. In addition, a Cactuar-themed element will appear as part of the collaboration, enriching the crossover’s...