Monster Hunter Wilds Meets Street Fighter 6: Release Details & Gear!

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Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6 Join Forces for Exciting Collaboration

In an exciting first, Monster Hunter Wilds is teaming up with Street Fighter 6, introducing a variety of new combat-inspired cosmetics. This collaboration showcases an impressive armor set inspired by iconic warriors and adds a wealth of new content for players to dive into. This includes a unique layered armor moveset, fun gestures, and even a fresh side quest, effectively merging the worlds of hunting monsters and street fighting.

This collaboration actually echoes the previous interactions between Monster Hunter and Street Fighter, seen in titles like Monster Hunter Rise and World. In those instances, players could unlock cosmetics inspired by legendary fighters. Monster Hunter World highlighted characters like Ryu and Sakura, while Rise featured Akuma.

When Does the Monster Hunter Wilds x Street Fighter 6 Collaboration Start?

Mark your calendars: the collaboration kicks off on May 28, 2025, and will continue indefinitely. This means players have endless opportunities to earn or buy exclusive items from the crossover—an approach reminiscent of earlier Capcom collaborations, including the Dante armor set still available in Monster Hunter World.

In addition, players can also expect an 8-star Tempered Monster to be introduced on the same date, hinting at new gear possibilities. While it remains unclear if this new monster is directly connected to the collaboration, it’s a likely scenario. Various features and tweaks will also be part of an update that day, so be sure to have your copy of Wilds updated.

Akuma Makes a Comeback as a Layered Armor Set

Similar to his portrayal in Monster Hunter Rise, Akuma returns with a unique armor set that lets players embody the master of Satsui No Hado. You can unleash his fierce abilities against the game’s formidable creatures, incorporating gameplay mechanics seen in Street Fighter 6. Expect to execute Drive Impacts, Gou Hadoukens, and Gou Shoryukens as you pursue your targets.

To acquire the Akuma armor set, players must tackle a new side quest named Ultimate Strength, where you’ll meet Akuma and learn his fighting style. Note that you must reach Hunter Rank 21 to initiate this quest, so ensure you progress through the main story sufficiently.

Once eligible, head over to Quinn, the Vespae Unit Handler at the Oilwell Basin Base Camp, to kick off the Akuma quest. Alongside Ultimate Strength, you can take on additional arena quests to earn rewards related to Akuma:

• Demonic Strength
• True Strength

Equipping the complete Akuma armor set grants access to a range of actions inspired by his moves in Street Fighter. You can utilize these actions to launch powerful combos against monsters, with effectiveness determined by your chosen weapon.

Exclusive Cosmetics from the Street Fighter 6 Collaboration

In addition to the Akuma gear, expect to collect special cosmetics as part of this collaboration. These items will become available in the in-game Store, while some can be earned without cost by participating in new activities. Here’s a rundown of the new cosmetics and how to obtain them:

All gestures from this collaboration have combat capabilities, meaning you can deal damage to monsters, akin to Akuma’s abilities. Unlike items from the ongoing Blossomdance Festival, cosmetics from the Street Fighter 6 collaboration will remain available permanently in the game, allowing you limitless time to acquire what you want.

For fans of Akuma in Street Fighter, grabbing his full armor set quickly will be a top priority. The smaller gestures, part of the paid collab, may not hit as hard as your full armor attacks, but they add a unique flair to your monster hunts. With the power of the Dark Hado at your disposal, you’ll have an exciting new way to dominate the fiercest foes in Monster Hunter Wilds!

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