Summary

  • Title Update 2 for Monster Hunter Wilds will introduce new 8-star tempered monsters.
  • Fans can expect a new arch-tempered monster and layered weapons in the upcoming update.
  • Director Yuya Tokuda reassures players of more challenging hunts and ongoing improvements.

Monster Hunter Wilds' director Yuya Tokuda has teased new features coming in Title Update 2, including additional monsters and layered weapons. Capcom's action RPG has recently faced criticism over its lack of end-game content. It now seems the developer has taken the feedback to heart, with the team working to add more content for high-level Monster Hunter Wilds players.

Monster Hunter Wilds recently hit an unfortunate milestone, with its player count dropping by half in just two weeks, matching that of its predecessor. Many fans and critics believe the decline stems from a lack of challenging content. According to them, once players reach a certain level, monsters become too easy to defeat, making the grind feel pointless. Aware of these concerns, the game's director has shared promising news about the future of Monster Hunter Wilds that's likely to excite fans.

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In his latest letter to the community, Yuya Tokuda assured fans that the game will feature more difficult hunts. Title Update 2, set to launch this summer, will introduce more 8-star tempered monsters and a new arch-tempered creature. For the uninitiated, tempered monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds are tougher variants with increased health, higher damage output, and new move sets. Tokuda also teased the addition of layered weapons, which could quickly become a fan-favorite feature. If it works like armor sets' customization, the feature will likely let players modify their weapon appearances while retaining the stats.

Everything Teased for Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 2

  • New 8-star tempered monsters
  • New arch-tempered monster
  • Layered weapons
  • Hammer improvements
  • Seikret usability enhancements
  • New quality-of-life feature for viewing skill details across various screens
  • Character display toggle in Photo Mode
  • Option to disable glowing effects from skills and items in Photo Mode

Seikrets are the ultimate companions in Monster Hunter Wilds, offering invaluable utilities and even playing a key role in combat thanks to the game's adaptive mount mechanics. However, the new ride system hasn't been without controversy. One common criticism is that Seikrets' automatic travel makes exploration feel redundant and dull. Despite this, the director has assured fans that several improvements are in the works for these loyal companions.

Monster Hunter Wilds' Photo Mode is also getting some exciting updates this summer. Players will soon be able to toggle their hunter's visibility on and off, as well as remove the visual effects of skills and items.

Toward the end of his letter, Yuya Tokuda assured fans that Capcom's open-world RPG would continue to receive regular updates. He also promised that future updates and balance adjustments will make hunts more enjoyable. While waiting for the Title Update 2, players can look forward to the next major Monster Hunter Wilds patch on May 28, which will introduce the collaboration with Street Fighter 6.

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Monster Hunter Wilds
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Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
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Released
February 28, 2025
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor
Developer(s)
Capcom
Publisher(s)
Capcom
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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
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
X|S Optimized
Yes