Fri Mar 07 06:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Monster Hunter Wilds Players Face Nocturnal Challenge in Samin’s Final Research Quest

**[City, State] – [Date]** – Monster Hunter Wilds players are facing a tricky new challenge in Samin’s Special Research Report, the final side quest in the game’s Endemic Life series. Hunters must capture the elusive Sandstar, a nocturnal creature found in the Windward Plains.

The quest requires players to set the in-game time to nighttime and environmental conditions to “Plenty.” However, the Sandstar’s acute hearing makes stealth crucial. Chasing it is ineffective, as the creature will flee at the slightest sound.

Instead, players are advised to use Sonic Bombs or Screamer Pods (obtained from Baunos) to temporarily stun the Sandstar. Patience and quick reflexes are key, as the stunned state is brief. Players are encouraged to search Area 13 of the Windward Plains for the vibrant blue and white creature. A Seikret can assist in tracking it if the initial attempt fails.

Successfully capturing the Sandstar rewards players with the “I Caught a Shooting Star!” trophy and completion of Samin’s final research report. Players are warned that this quest must be completed before the game temporarily disables resting at the tent in later stages, making altering the locale conditions impossible.

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