Capcom has released hotfix 1.000.05.00 for *Monster Hunter Wilds* across all platforms, addressing several key improvements and bug fixes. While this patch tackles various progression blockers and glitches, it doesn't include any performance enhancements. Despite this, and a "mixed" user review rating on Steam (primarily due to PC performance issues), *Monster Hunter Wilds* has achieved phenomenal success, selling 8 million copies in just three days—making it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. Its Steam peak concurrent player count reached an impressive 1,384,608, surpassing even *Dota 2*, *Cyberpunk 2077*, and *Elden Ring* on Valve's platform.
A significant title update is planned for early April, introducing a new endgame area and expanding the monster hunting experience.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
To enhance your *Monster Hunter Wilds* adventure, explore our guides covering unrevealed game mechanics, all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, multiplayer strategies, and beta character transfer instructions. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improved combat while noting a lack of significant challenge.
IGN's *Monster Hunter Wilds* review scored an 8/10, stating: “*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 (March 10, 2025)
Resolved Issues:
- Inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features.
- Falling through the map during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1.
- Inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide.
- Missing NPC in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, blocking progression.
- Repeated tutorial displays at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
- Lance Power Guard visual effect mismatch.
- Accidental Weapon Equipment Skill activation while using mantles.
- Continuous display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
- Hunter freezing after performing Insect Glaive's Descending Slash.
- Screen rendering issues and force quits.
- Meal Invitation feature unlock issues at Azuz and Sild.
- Incorrect Meal Invitation notifications.
- Equipment Loadout issues (decoration removal, Bowgun customization reset, Kinsect rarity reversion).
- Incorrect monster part drops after cutting.
- Gravios flinch resistance adjustment.
- Game crashes or unusual monster behavior.
- Unintentional skill activations.
- Repeated item/reward acquisition.
- Fish not fleeing fishing spots when using a capture net.
- Multiple activations of environmental features (e.g., floating rubbles).
- Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2.
- Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" move.
- Incomplete quest list display.
- Force quits when loading saved data after a previous force quit. *(Requires game restart after update.)*
Known Issues (March 10, 2025)
- Network error when using SOS flares immediately after quest start.
- Link Member prioritization issues.
- Lack of stun and exhaust damage from Palico blunt weapon attacks.
- Hunter Profile editing issues.
- Incompletable side missions under certain conditions.
