BREAKING NEWS: Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV Collab: Omega Planetes Hunt Reveals Raid Mechanics and Job Abilities

Capcom has unleashed a torrent of details, including significant gameplay footage, for the highly anticipated Free Title Update 3 of Monster Hunter Wilds, focusing entirely on the massive crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV Online. Launching on Monday, September 29, 2025, this collaboration introduces the terrifying mechanical super-boss, Omega Planetes, and fundamentally changes the scope of hunting with MMO-style raid mechanics and the integration of FFXIV Job Abilities.

The Omega Planetes Hunt: A True Raid Challenge

The core of the Monster Hunter Wilds x FFXIV collaboration is the special extra mission in the Iceshard Cliffs, pitting hunters against Omega Planetes, an advanced Omega frame that has crossed the inter-dimensional rift. Gameplay footage confirms this will be one of the most mechanically demanding hunts in the franchise’s history, requiring players to pay close attention to the monster’s raid-style attacks and environmental cues.

Key Gameplay Mechanics and Attacks:

• Delta Attack & The Nerscylla Clone: During the fight, Omega Planetes will generate a Nerscylla Clone in preparation for unleashing its devastating ultimate attack, the Delta Attack. This acts as a Damage Per Second (DPS) check and a critical defensive phase.
  • Hunter Strategy: Hunters must quickly focus their damage on and defeat the Nerscylla Clone before Omega Planetes completes its charge. Successful destruction of the clone generates a powerful shield that hunters must take shelter in to survive the ensuing attack, mirroring FFXIV’s raid mechanics.
• Omega Micros: The monster will spew out rapidly advancing, self-destructing projectiles known as Omega Micros, forcing hunters to maintain constant mobility and situational awareness.
• Weapons and Weakness: Initial gameplay previews suggest Omega Planetes will be Thunder-elementally weak, a traditional vulnerability for mechanical enemies in the Final Fantasy series, and likely resistant to the Dragon Element. Hunters should prioritize building High-Efficiency Thunder weapons for the quickest clear times.

Entry Requirements: To undertake this challenging mission, hunters must be Hunter Rank 41 or above and have completed the main mission “What Lies Ahead.”

The Power of Jobs: Dark Knight and Pictomancer

Perhaps the most significant gameplay inclusion is the reinterpretation of two iconic Final Fantasy XIV Jobs into special armor and items, granting hunters access to unique, powerful actions outside of their standard weapon movesets. These abilities are activated via the Item Bar or Custom Radial Menu, similar to the mechanics introduced in the Street Fighter VI collaboration.

1. The Dark Knight Job:

• Exclusive Armor: The Bale Armor α set.
• Set Bonus Skill: “Soul of the Dark Knight.”
• Special Action: “The Blackest Night.” This move consumes a portion of the hunter’s Health to immediately generate a powerful, damage-absorbing Barrier. The barrier will then unleash a counterattack if it absorbs damage from the monster, providing a unique blend of high-risk, high-reward defensive and offensive utility.
• Weapon: The Great Sword “Shadowbringer,” which features its own unique dedicated weapon skill for increased Great Sword Damage Output.

2. The Pictomancer Job:

• Exclusive Item: The “Soul of the Pictomancer.”
• Special Action: Unleash the powers of Pictomancy through a mystical brush. This allows hunters to cast powerful spells like “Pom Motif” by drawing and combining motifs on the field.
  • Ultimate Spell: Combining three different spells in sequence unleashes the devastating “Mog of Ages.”
  • Crossover Efficiency: Pictomancy spells are noted to be highly effective against Final Fantasy XIV Online monsters, dealing significant damage and being more likely to inflict wounds, making them a crucial tool against Omega Planetes.

Exclusive Rewards and Cosmetics

Hunters who successfully slay Omega Planetes will gather its materials to forge a wide variety of Collaboration Rewards, showcasing Capcom’s commitment to delivering high-value Free DLC and Fan Service in their Live-Service model.

• Hunter Equipment: The complete Dark Knight Bale Armor α set and the Great Sword Shadowbringer.
• Palico/Seikret Equipment: Palico equipment transforms your companion into a terrifying Morbol, while a special Seikret Decoration can turn your loyal steed into a majestic Chocobo.
• Cosmetics: A wealth of additional cosmetics, including Seikret Decorations, weapon Pendants, Gestures (including the iconic FFXIV poses), and Hunter Profile backgrounds and titles.

The Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV update is set to be a highlight of the year, transforming the game with Challenging New Gameplay and a wealth of High-Quality Rewards. Prepare your thunder weapons and brace yourselves for a true Raid Experience starting September 29.

Don’t Miss: The next major update, Title Update 4, is slated for December 2025 and will feature the return of the fan-favorite Elder Dragon, Gogmazios, continuing the stream of massive, free content updates.