Collaborating between games for crossover events is now commonplace. Interestingly, these collaborations can sometimes be a powerful combination, a chance to strike while the iron is hot, while other times they can be a case of underdogs huddling together to warm up.
For example, Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February of this year, but after the initial excitement wore off, its popularity quickly plummeted due to frequent bugs. The classic MMORPG FFXIV also had a generally lackluster year.
Thus, at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August of this year, the two games announced plans to collaborate on future crossover events, featuring each other's characters at various times.
This is actually the second time FF14 has collaborated with Monster Hunter series; the previous one was with Monster Hunter World during Stormblood expansion. We'll explain this second collaboration below.

Crossover Event Overview
This collaboration includes Windward Wilds and Windward Wilds (Extreme) Trials. They will take the form of Guardian Arkveld encounter and will launch as part of Patch 7.35 on Tuesday, October 7.
To participate in this event, you must reach character level 100 and complete the main scenario quest, Dawntrail. You can then fight in trials of varying difficulty levels to defeat Guardian Arkveld and receive the following event rewards:
- Gender-specific armor
- Class-specific weapons
- Mounts and Minions
- Housing
- Other (including Hunter's Monstrous Framer's Kit and Hunter's Wild Framer's Kit)
How To Complete The Trials?
Although the event hasn't yet begun, according to new content revealed at the recently concluded Tokyo Game Show 2025, you'll need to join an eight-player team, enter the trials together, and defeat the bosses together.
This crossover event will feature combat features from Monster Hunter Wild, such as unannounced moves and massive knockback, while also emphasizing FFXIV's MMO mechanics.
This allows you to experience new combat within a familiar combat style without having to worry about introducing unfamiliar Monster Hunter RPG mechanics that disrupt the experience.
About Arkveld
As the final boss of the trials, Arkveld is actually Flying Wyvern first introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds. It's a large, quadrupedal monster with the ability to fly, covered in gray-white scales, white fur, and armor.
While Arkveld may appear slightly different in the crossover event than in Monster Hunter Wilds due to the different graphics and gameplay, the main combat methods should remain the same.
So if you're unsure how to deal with it and want to prepare for the new event, you can search some tips and strategies for defeating Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Other Patch 7.35 Contents
In addition to the crossover Trials, this patch will also bring Pilgrim's Traverse deep dungeon, a new allied society quest chain for crafters, and the next chapter of Hildibrand saga.
Pilgrim's Traverse Deep Dungeon
This dungeon can be accessed by traveling to the fae land of Il Mheg. You and your teammates must fight to uncover the secrets behind King Titania's castle.
To unlock this dungeon, you must complete the following prerequisites:
- Clear Palace of the Dead, another existing deep dungeon, to floor 50.
- Complete the main story quest, Endwalker.
- Reach combat job level 91 or higher.
After clearing Pilgrim's Traverse dungeon, the dungeon's final boss will trigger an additional Quantum difficulty encounter, suitable for up to four players simultaneously. If you're confident in your abilities and want the loot, give it a try.
Final Allied Society Quest Chain
This society quest chain allows you, as a crafter, to complete a daily Yok Huy society quest to increase your reputation with the society and unlock more quests and rewards.
New Chapter In Hildibrand Quest Series
This quest series, fully known as Hildibrand Adventures, is a relaxing, casual questline in Final Fantasy XIV. It's a great way to decompress if you're tired of the main questline and combat.
What Does The Crossover Event Bring To Monster Hunter Wilds?
This collaboration launched in Monster Hunter Wilds on September 29th, introducing Omega Planetes via Title Update 3 as the centerpiece of the crossover event.
Omega Planetes is a classic boss in FFXIV, and this event allows you to defeat it in Monster Hunter Wilds to unlock new equipment, skills, charms, cosmetic items, and more.
Note that the challenges are divided into regular and savage difficulty levels, so please approach them according to your ability.
Features And Significance Of This Collaboration
Mechanically, this second collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter Wilds centers on a boss swap, allowing players of both franchises to experience a fresh, unprecedented experience by taking on crossover bosses in familiar environments.
While it's unclear whether this collaboration can reverse the decline of both games in recent months, it's likely to generate significant buzz in the short term.
Regardless of the outcome, the hype generated by the crossover is temporary. If FFXIV or Monster Hunter Wilds wants to regain player favor, focusing on improving the quality of the games themselves is paramount.
That's all for this introduction. If you want to learn more about Final Fantasy XIV Windward Wilds, you can watch the related video. Thank you for reading.
If you want to successfully complete this crossover, we recommend buying FFXIV Gil from IGGM in advance to redeem gear effective against Arkveld, to avoid missing out on loot due to poor weaponry.
 
                         
                   
                     
                     
                        
 
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                        















 
                     
     
 
    