Capcom has recently released Monster Hunter Wilds hotfix 1.000.05.00 for all platforms, bringing significant improvements and fixes to enhance the gaming experience. While this update focuses on removing progression blockers and addressing various bugs, it does not include performance enhancements, as noted in the patch notes below.
Despite its impressive launch, Monster Hunter Wilds currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, primarily due to performance issues on PC. However, the game's success is undeniable, having sold an astonishing 8 million copies within just three days, making it the fastest-selling Capcom game to date. It also achieved a peak concurrent player count of 1,384,608 on Steam, surpassing records set by Dota 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring, and dwarfing the peak of 334,684 set by Monster Hunter: World.
Looking ahead, a title update expected in early April will introduce a new endgame area and additional monster hunting content, promising more adventures for players.
For those starting their journey in Monster Hunter Wilds, here are some helpful resources: a guide on what the game doesn’t explicitly tell you, a comprehensive overview of all 14 weapon types, an ongoing walkthrough, a multiplayer guide for playing with friends, and instructions on transferring your beta character to the full game.
IGN’s review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising its refinement of the series' mechanics and enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of challenge.
Monster Hunter Wilds Hotfix 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes
Issues addressed as of March 10, 2025:
- Fixed an issue where the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features could not be unlocked despite meeting the progress criteria.
- Resolved a problem where players would fall through the map when heading to Azuz during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 "Toward Fervent Fields."
- Fixed an issue where the Monster Field Guide could not be accessed.
- Addressed a progression blocker in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "A World Turned Upside Down" where an NPC might not appear.
- Corrected an issue at the Smithy where tutorials would repeatedly appear, disabling certain menu options.
- Fixed a glitch where the lance's Power Guard would flash red without activating its effect under certain conditions.
- Corrected an issue where using a mantle could mistakenly activate a Weapon Equipment Skill.
- Resolved continuous display of effects when using certain skills like Peak Performance and Self-Improvement.
- Fixed a freeze issue when performing an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive’s Descending Slash.
- Addressed screen rendering issues and force quits under certain conditions.
- Fixed the Meal Invitation feature at Azuz and Sild not unlocking on some occasions.
- Corrected notifications and Environment Overview Updates incorrectly showing Meal Invitations.
- Fixed issues with Equipment Loadout causing decorations to be removed, Bowgun Customization reverting to default, and Kinsects reverting to initial rarity.
- Corrected monster parts changing into parts from different monsters when cut off.
- Adjusted Gravios’s resistance to flinches after breaking its parts and slightly modified its resistance in this version.
- Fixed crashes and unusual monster behavior under certain situations.
- Addressed unintended skill activations under certain conditions.
- Fixed items/rewards being obtained repeatedly under certain conditions.
- Corrected an issue where nearby fish would not swim away when using a capture net.
- Fixed environmental features like floating rubbles being activated multiple times.
- Resolved control unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "The Root Cause" when talking to a certain NPC.
- Fixed Palico’s "Attract Vigorwasps" move causing control unresponsiveness.
- Corrected the quest list display, ensuring all quests beyond the first 20 are shown correctly.
- Fixed force shutdowns when starting the game with saved data that previously encountered a force quit.
Note: You must restart the game after updating to Ver. 1.000.05.00 to apply the fix, which can be confirmed at the title screen.
Capcom is also actively working on resolving other known issues in Monster Hunter Wilds as of March 10, 2025:
- Network errors when firing an SOS flare right after a quest begins.
- Link Members not being prioritized over other players and not appearing in some places like Base Camps.
- Palico’s blunt weapon attacks not inflicting stun and exhaust damages.
- Issues with editing the Hunter Profile.
- Some side missions not being completable under certain situations.
