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 stemming largely from PC performance complaints, *Monster Hunter Wilds*' success is undeniable. The game achieved record-breaking sales, moving 8 million copies in just three days—the fastest-selling Capcom game 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 anticipated for early April, promising a new endgame area and expanded monster hunting content.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
To enhance your *Monster Hunter Wilds* journey, explore our guides covering hidden 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 gameplay 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 (March 10, 2025):
Resolved Issues:
- Inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features despite meeting requirements.
- Falling through the map during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 ("Toward Fervent Fields").
- Inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide.
- Missing NPC in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("A World Turned Upside Down"), blocking progression.
- Repeated tutorial displays at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
- Incorrect Power Guard activation with the lance under specific conditions.
- Accidental Weapon Equipment Skill activation while using mantles.
- Continuous display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
- Hunter freezing after performing an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive's Descending Slash under specific conditions.
- Addressed screen rendering issues and force quits under certain 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.
- Incorrect monster part drops after cutting.
- Gravios flinch resistance issue (resistance slightly adjusted in Ver. 1.000.05.00).
- Issues causing crashes or unusual monster behavior.
- Unintentional skill activations under certain conditions.
- Repeated item/reward acquisition under certain conditions.
- Fish not fleeing fishing spots when using a capture net.
- Multiple activations of environmental features (e.g., floating rubble).
- Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("The Root Cause").
- Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move.
- Incorrect quest list display (only the first 20 quests shown).
- 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 firing an SOS flare immediately after a quest begins.
- 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.
