Capcom have announced the launch date of the second major free update for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

The second free major update sees the introduction of the Kulve Taroth co-op quest; offering rare materials for beating it, which can also be played with an AI partner. The update also brings the the Hellblade Glavenus monstie, and the Boltreaver Astalos monstie via their own quests lines.

The second free update will be available August 5th. The next update will come August 19th, adding seven quests (four of which will be co-op quests).

You can find the second update trailer below.

The free updates had previously introduced the Palamute monstie from Monster Hunter Rise. The next major updates will be in early September, late September, and October. Each bring new monsties, while the late September and October updates bring new co-op quests with exclusive monsters.

You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below.

A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.

You play as the grandson of Red, a legendary Rider. The story begins with a fateful encounter with Ena, a Wyverian girl who has been entrusted with an egg with the potential to hatch into a legendary Rathalos which could wreak havoc if awakened to its destructive power.

Embark on a journey which will test the bonds of friendship in a changing world, and discover the truth behind the legends of old.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is available for Windows PC (via Steam), and Nintendo Switch. In case you missed it, you can find our review here.