If you’re a fan of either Final Fantasy 14 or Monster Hunter Wilds, you’ve probably seen nonstop hype for the FF14 Monster Hunter Wilds collab ever since the first teaser dropped late last year. As someone who’s spent the past two weeks testing the full event on the public test server for both games, I can confirm this crossover lives up to the hype. It’s packed with fan service, low-pressure grindable content, and rewards that feel worth earning for casual and hardcore players alike. This guide will break down everything you need to know to get the most out of the event without wasting time on unnecessary tasks.
What to Expect From the FF14 Monster Hunter Wilds Collab Event
The collab runs for 6 full weeks across all platforms, and it’s completely free for all players who own either game, no paid DLC required. The event’s loose plot follows a mysterious rift opening between Eorzea and the untamed wilds of Monster Hunter Wilds’ new setting, pulling iconic creatures from both franchises into each other’s worlds. You don’t have to be a endgame player for either title to participate either, all event quests are tuned for players who have reached the first main hub in each game.
The event is fully cross-play compatible so you can team up with friends on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or Switch no matter which platform you play on. All rewards are account-bound, so you can claim them on any character you have on your account, no need to grind on your main if you’d rather play an alt. You also don’t have to own both games to get all the rewards for the title you do play, there’s no hidden requirement to buy the other franchise’s game to unlock limited items.
For fans who love small details, the devs packed the event with easter eggs only long-time players will recognize. You’ll hear references to classic FF14 raid bosses and iconic Monster Hunter monsters in NPC dialogue, and even small visual touches like Moogles hiding in the background of MH Wilds’ hunting grounds during event quests.
All Exclusive Collab Rewards for Both Games
None of the collab rewards are locked behind gacha or microtransactions, every item can be earned by completing event quests and collecting event-specific currency. Most rewards are cosmetic, but they all have unique, high-quality designs that stand out from regular in-game items. Here’s a full breakdown of the most sought-after rewards:
- For Monster Hunter Wilds: FF14-themed Palico and Palamute armor sets modeled after the Warrior of Light’s classic Heavensward gear, plus a Chocobo mount skin that replaces your default wirebug mount with custom Kweh sound effects. You’ll also get a Buster Sword inspired greatsword skin with custom attack audio.
- For FF14: Rathalos and Nergigante-inspired battle gear for all combat and crafting jobs, plus a Felyne minion that follows you around open world zones, a Monster Hunter Wilds-themed orchestrion roll for your player house, and a special roar emote that mimics a Rathalos’ battle cry.
- Shared rewards for both games: Special profile borders, cross-franchise emotes, and limited-time titles that prove you participated in the collab before it ended. The titles are the only time-gated reward that can’t be earned once the event wraps up.
If you play both games, you’ll also get a special bonus reward set that includes a unique Palamute minion for FF14 and a Moogle companion for MH Wilds. These items are only available to players who complete at least one event quest on both titles, and they won’t be re-released in future events according to the devs.
How to Unlock Every Collab Reward Fast
You don’t have to sink 20+ hours into the event to unlock every reward, there are a few shortcuts to grind event currency as efficiently as possible. First, make sure you unlock the event questline as soon as possible: for FF14 players, talk to the Wandering Hunter NPC in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks, you only need to have completed the level 10 main story quest to access it. For MH Wilds players, you’ll find the collab quests on the main event quest board as soon as you reach the first main hub.
The fastest way to farm event currency is to run the 4-player co-op quest "Clash of the Worlds" which takes 10-12 minutes on average and drops 3x more currency than solo quests. If you team up with players who have already completed all event quests, they get a bonus 20% currency reward for helping new players, so you’ll both earn rewards faster. Most community discords for both games have dedicated channels for finding collab quest groups, so you won’t have to wait long to find a team.
You can track your reward progress in the dedicated event menu at any time, so you don’t have to guess how much more currency you need to unlock the next item. Prioritize unlocking the items you want most first, but if you play regularly, you’ll have enough currency to unlock every reward even if you only play 1-2 hours a week. Don’t forget to claim your daily login bonus either, you get 20 free event currency every day you log in during the event, which adds up to 840 free currency over the full 6 week run.
Common Collab Mistakes to Avoid
After running the event dozens of times on the test server, I’ve seen a lot of players make the same avoidable mistakes that cost them hours of extra grind. First, never sell any event materials you pick up from quests, even if they seem useless at first. Many players accidentally sell the rare "Collab Medal" drops that are required to unlock the highest tier rewards, and you can’t get them back unless you re-run the quests multiple times. Keep all event items in a separate storage slot so you don’t mix them up with regular crafting materials.
Second, don’t skip the event cutscenes if you’re a fan of either franchise. The cutscenes have exclusive voice lines from both series’ main voice actors, and they won’t be available to view after the event ends. You can rewatch them any time during the event run from the event menu, so you don’t have to watch them the first time you run a quest if you’re in a hurry to grind.
Third, if you play both games, make sure you link your Square Enix and Capcom accounts before you start completing quests. Linking takes 2 minutes, and you get a free 100 event currency for both games as a bonus, plus you’ll automatically unlock the cross-game bonus rewards without having to do any extra tasks. You can unlink the accounts after the event ends if you don’t want them connected long term.
Finally, don’t stress if you can’t finish all the quests right away. The event runs for 6 full weeks, and there are no hidden time gates beyond the final end date. You can pace yourself however you want, and you won’t miss out on any rewards as long as you finish your grind before the event wraps up.
At the end of the day, the FF14 Monster Hunter Wilds collab is exactly the kind of fun, low-pressure crossover event that both franchises are known for. It’s clear the devs put a lot of care into making the content feel meaningful for fans of both series, instead of just a lazy cash grab. I’ve already collected every reward on both games, and the Chocobo Palamute skin has been my go-to mount for every hunt ever since I unlocked it. If you’ve been putting off trying the event, there’s no better time to jump in, you don’t need any prior experience with the other franchise to have a good time.