A plate of cat food, a hunter's blade, and eight warriors traverse dimensional barriers to confront the white calamity from Monster Hunter Wilds in the universe of Final Fantasy XIV.
Alkhidel, the fierce beast from the world of Monster Hunter, has crossed over into the Final Fantasy XIV universe. Square Enix and Capcom's stunning collaboration is now live with the release of Patch 7.35, offering players an unprecedented cross-game adventure.
This isn't just a simple cameo; it's a deep integration of Monster Hunter's signature hunting experience, including breakable parts, environmental traps, and cinematic finishers—elements instantly familiar to any Monster Hunter fan.
A Hunt Across Dimensions
Welcome to Ilsabard, where an unprecedented hunting spectacle is unfolding!
The Final Fantasy XIV x Monster Hunter Wilds collaboration content is now officially available with Patch 7.35, bringing players a full-scale cooperative event.
Players will face the powerful monster known as the "Guardian Beast Alkhidel," originating from the world of Monster Hunter Wilds, now threatening the peace of Ilsabard.
This hunting journey begins with a mysterious bounty poster. You'll track this fearsome monster, dubbed the "White Calamity," alongside a client Palico and a trustworthy Seikret mount.
The entire hunt is packed with Monster Hunter flair: before the hunt begins, players can consume well-done meat to boost stats and use various Mega Potions to restore health, perfectly recreating classic series staples.
Challenging Alkhidel
To participate in this epic hunt, players must meet specific criteria: character level 100, completion of the FFXIV main scenario quests, and an item level of at least 725.
This eight-player duty, named "The Wind-swept Wilds," offers both Normal and Extreme difficulty levels, with the latter requiring an item level of 740 to enter.
Extreme mode is designed for players seeking the ultimate challenge, promising to test the skills and coordination of even the most seasoned adventurers.
The battle mechanics cleverly blend the best of both games: players will encounter familiar Monster Hunter-style part breaks, environmental traps, and satisfying cinematic finishers—all delivered through FFXIV's combat system.
Bountiful Hunt Rewards
A successful hunt brings rich rewards! This collaboration event offers players a series of unique prizes, allowing you to showcase your hunter spirit even in Eorzea.
Participants can earn the Hope Armor Set, Wilds-themed weapons, and mounts like the Seikret and the Palico Support Cart.
These reward items are not only detailed but also brimming with Monster Hunter characteristics, especially the gear that lets you maintain your hunter aesthetic within FFXIV's world.
Additionally, there's a range of Monster Hunter-themed estate decorations and an orchestrion roll, allowing you to bring the atmosphere of the hunt back to your in-game home.
The community has reacted enthusiastically to these rewards, with many on Reddit and Twitter noting the collaboration "feels incredibly natural," perfectly preserving Monster Hunter's identity while integrating seamlessly into FFXIV's systems.
New Deep Dungeon
Beyond the collaboration, Patch 7.35 also introduces "The Saint's Passage," a brand new Deep Dungeon set within the majestic scenery of the First Church of Il Mheg.
This dungeon offers 100 floors of randomly generated challenges, which players can tackle solo or with a fixed party.
Compared to previous Deep Dungeons, "The Saint's Passage" introduces an innovative Group Finder function, allowing parties of 3 or fewer to recruit random members for all floors, including the higher ones.
This new feature has sparked positive reactions on Reddit, with user punnyjr calling it a "massive W," while Weekly-Variation4311 stated it was the "most exciting feature."
More Exciting Content
Judging by community reactions, many players hail this collaboration as "the best crossover since the NieR: Automata raid." The general consensus is that this partnership masterfully preserves Monster Hunter's unique identity while cleverly weaving it into the fabric of Final Fantasy XIV's universe.
As the hunters' horns sound across Ilsabard, the lines between the two worlds blur. This is more than just a game collaboration; it's a heartfelt tribute to gaming itself: no matter which world we hail from, the spirit of adventure forever connects us.
The hunt has just begun. Are you ready to face the challenge?
