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 performance enhancements. Despite this, and a "mixed" user review rating on Steam primarily due to PC performance concerns, Monster Hunter Wilds' success is undeniable. It achieved record-breaking sales, selling 8 million copies in just three days, making it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. Furthermore, it 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 jump from its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, which peaked at 334,684 players.
A major title update is anticipated for early April, promising a new endgame area and exciting new monster hunting challenges.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
To jumpstart your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, check out our guides covering unrevealed game mechanics, all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, multiplayer tips, 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 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, blocking progression.
- Repeated tutorial displays at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
- Lance Power Guard malfunction under certain conditions.
- Accidental Weapon Equipment Skill activation while using mantles.
- Continuous display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
- Hunter freezing after performing an Insect Glaive Offset Attack under specific circumstances.
- 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 reverts.
- Monster part changes after cutting off parts.
- Gravios flinch resistance issue (adjusted in Ver. 1.000.05.00).
- Crashes and unusual monster behavior under specific conditions.
- Unintentional skill activations under specific conditions.
- Repeated item/reward acquisition under specific conditions.
- Fish not swimming away from fishing spots.
- Multiple activations of environmental features (floating rubbles).
- Hunter unresponsiveness in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 while talking to a specific 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. *Restart required after updating.*
Known Issues as of March 10, 2025:
- Network error when firing SOS flares immediately after a quest starts.
- Link Members not prioritized and potentially missing in certain locations.
- Palico blunt weapon attacks not inflicting stun and exhaust damage.
- Hunter Profile editing issues.
- Incompletable side missions under certain conditions.
