Capcom has released hotfix 1.000.05.00 for Monster Hunter Wilds across all platforms, addressing several key issues and improvements. This patch tackles various progression blockers and bugs, though it doesn't include performance enhancements. Despite a "mixed" user review rating on Steam, largely due to PC performance concerns, Monster Hunter Wilds' success is undeniable. The game achieved record-breaking sales, selling 8 million copies in just three days, making it Capcom's fastest-selling title ever. It also boasts the fifth-highest concurrent player count on Steam, peaking at a staggering 1,384,608 players—surpassing even Dota 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring on Valve's platform. This is a significant leap from Monster Hunter: World's peak of 334,684 players.
A major title update is planned for early April, promising a new endgame area and additional monster hunting challenges.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore our guides covering unmentioned game mechanics, all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, multiplayer gameplay, and beta character transfer. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improved combat while noting a lack of significant challenge.
IGN said: “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.”
Monster Hunter Wilds Hotfix 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes:
Issues Addressed as of March 10, 2025:
- Inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features despite meeting requirements.
- Falling through the map while heading to Azuz in Main Mission: Chapter 2-1.
- Inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide.
- Missing NPC in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, halting progression.
- Repeated tutorial displays at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
- Lance Power Guard not activating under certain conditions.
- Accidental activation of Weapon Equipment Skills while using mantles.
- Continuous display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
- Hunter freezing after performing an Insect Glaive Offset Attack.
- Screen rendering issues and force quits under specific conditions.
- Meal Invitation feature not unlocking at Azuz and Sild.
- Incorrect Meal Invitation notifications.
- Equipment Loadout issues removing decorations, reverting Bowgun customizations, and resetting Kinsects.
- Monster parts changing to incorrect types after cutting.
- Gravios not gaining flinch resistance after part breaks (resistance slightly adjusted in Ver. 1.000.05.00).
- Crashes or strange monster behavior under certain circumstances.
- Unintentional skill activations.
- Repeated item/reward acquisition.
- Fish not swimming away from fishing spots.
- Multiple activations of environmental features (e.g., floating rubble).
- Hunter unresponsiveness in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 while talking to an NPC.
- Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move.
- Incorrect quest list display (only first 20 quests shown).
- Force quits when starting a game with previously force-quit saved data. *Requires game restart after update.*
Currently Known Issues as of March 10, 2025:
- Network error when firing SOS flares immediately after quest start.
- Link Members not prioritized and potentially missing from locations, including Base Camps.
- Palico blunt weapon attacks not inflicting stun and exhaust damage.
- Hunter Profile editing issues.
- Incompletable side missions under certain conditions.
