Summary
- Capcom confirms hotfix release for Monster Hunter Wilds that addresses a game-breaking campaign bug.
- The update also addresses issues with Ingredient Center and Grill a Meal.
- After the hotfix is released, players will be disconnected until the update has been downloaded and applied.
Capcom is focusing on fixing game-breaking bugs in the first hot fix for Monster Hunter Wilds, confirming the release date of when it will arrive. Following an immense amount of anticipation following Monster Hunter Wilds open beta weekends, the game has already seen plenty of success, with a bit of controversy mixed in as well.
Unsurprisingly, Monster Hunter Wilds hit huge player milestones on Steam, showcasing how anticipated the game has been. Unfortunately, the launch hasn't been flawless as Monster Hunter Wilds has seen plenty of issues arise, especially with performance problems on the PC platform. Mixed with microtransaction controveries, and discontent over a lack of difficulty through the base campaign, some fans have more than a few gripes towards the game. However, Capcom continues to work on fixing what it can, with a new update on the horizon.
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As part of the current player discontent with the game, some have run into a game-breaking bug during Monster Hunter Wilds' A World Turned Upside Down mission. Essentially, a critical NPC does not appear as expected, essentially preventing story progression. Thankfully, Capcom has not only identified the issue, but is ready to apply a fix. Alongside the game-breaking bug fix, the upcoming hotfix will also address issues with the Ingredient Center and Grill a Meal.
Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Hot Fix Release Date
Players won't have to wait long for the latest Monster Hunter Wilds update, as Capcom confirmed a March 4 release at 12am PST. It's worth noting that once the update arrives, all online sessions are going to be disconnected and players will need to download the hotfix before they'll be allowed back online to play Monster Hunter Wilds with friends.
While the news should please many players, especially those impacted by the bug, others are disappointed that Capcom isn't concentrating on fixing the various performance issues with Monster Hunter Wilds. In the meantime, Capcom has offered a few tips to improve performance on the PC. In the meantime, some outspoken players felt as though the response wasn't good enough, hoping for a dedicated update to resolve the current issues.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
WHERE TO PLAY
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.
The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
- Engine
- RE Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes, all platforms
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Monster Hunter
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- February 28, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 28, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 28, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
