Monster Hunter Wilds Update: Bug Fixes, No Performance Boost

Capcom has released hotfix 1.000.05.00 for Monster Hunter Wilds across all platforms, addressing several key improvements and bug fixes. This patch tackles various progression-blocking issues and resolves numerous bugs, though it doesn't include performance enhancements. Despite this, and a "mixed" user review rating on Steam (largely due to PC performance concerns), Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a phenomenal launch, selling 8 million copies in just three days—making it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. It also boasts the fifth-highest concurrent player count in Steam history, peaking at a staggering 1,384,608 players—surpassing even Dota 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring on Valve's platform. This compares dramatically to Monster Hunter: World's peak of 334,684 players.

A major title update is planned for early April, promising a new endgame area and even more monster hunting action.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

To help you begin your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, check out our guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a guide to all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough (in progress), a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring your beta character. IGN's review scored the game an 8/10, praising its improved combat but 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 during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1.
• Inability to access the Monster Field Guide.
• Missing NPC in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, preventing progression.
• Repeatedly displayed tutorials at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
• Lance Power Guard not activating under certain conditions despite visual cues.
• Accidental Weapon Equipment Skill activation when using mantles.
• Continuous display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
• Hunter freezing after a successful 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 causing decoration removal, Bowgun customization resets, and Kinsect rarity reversion.
• Monster parts changing to incorrect types after being cut.
• Gravios's flinch resistance not increasing after part breaks (resistance slightly adjusted in this patch).
• Crashes or strange monster behavior under certain conditions.
• Unintentional skill activations under specific conditions.
• Repeatedly obtainable items/rewards under certain conditions.
• Fish not fleeing fishing spots when using a capture net.
• Environmental features (floating rubble) repeatedly activatable.
• Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 when talking to a specific NPC.
• Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move.
• Quest list displaying only the first 20 quests correctly.
• Force quits when starting a game with previously force-quit saved data. *Requires game restart after update.*

Known Issues as of March 10, 2025:

• Network error when using 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.