The monster was last seen in a main line Monster Hunter game back in 2017 when Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate was released. That’s a lot of time — and we’re not just talking in Odogaron, er, dog years.

The Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase for March 2025 aired earlier this morning, detailing news about the upcoming Title Update 1 and teasing a bit of what's in store for Title Update 2. In that small sliver of footage,

Despite taking a backseat, the monster has remained popular, coming in third during Capcom 's Hunters' Choice poll for the series' 20th anniversary. That fandom has paid off, as Capcom showed a clip at the end of the Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 showcase which confirms that Lagiacrus is the next monster joining the game in summer 2025.