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 roadblocks and glitches, it doesn't include any performance enhancements, as detailed below.

Despite a record-breaking launch, *Monster Hunter Wilds* currently holds a "mixed" user review rating on Steam, with many PC players citing performance issues as their primary concern. However, the game's success is undeniable: It achieved 8 million sales in just three days, making it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. Furthermore, it boasts the fifth highest concurrent player count in Steam history, peaking at a staggering 1,384,608—surpassing even *Dota 2*, *Cyberpunk 2077*, and *Elden Ring* on Valve's platform. This is a significant leap compared to *Monster Hunter: World*'s peak of 334,684 players.

A major title update is anticipated for early April, promising a new endgame area and additional monster hunting challenges.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

To enhance your *Monster Hunter Wilds* journey, explore our guides covering often-overlooked game mechanics, a comprehensive breakdown of all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough (in progress), a multiplayer guide for cooperative play, and instructions on transferring your beta character data.

IGN awarded *Monster Hunter Wilds* an 8/10 in its review, stating: “*Monster Hunter Wilds* continues to refine the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly fun battles, albeit lacking a true sense of challenge.”

Monster Hunter Wilds Hotfix 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes (March 10, 2025)

The following issues have been addressed:

• Inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features despite meeting requirements.
• Falling through the map while traveling to Azuz during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 ("Toward Fervent Fields").
• Inability to access 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 a successful Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive's Descending Slash under specific conditions.
• Addressed screen rendering issues and force quits under certain conditions.
• Intermittent Meal Invitation feature unlock at Azuz and Sild, and misleading notifications regarding Meal Invitations.
• Equipment Loadout issues resulting in decoration removal, Bowgun Customization resets, and Kinsect rarity reversions.
• Monster part changes to incorrect parts after cutting.
• Gravios's inconsistent flinch resistance (resistance slightly adjusted in Ver. 1.000.05.00).
• Issues causing crashes or unusual monster behavior under specific conditions.
• Unintentional skill activations under specific conditions.
• Repeated item/reward acquisition under specific conditions.
• Fish not fleeing fishing spots when using a capture net.
• Environmental features (e.g., floating rubble) repeatedly activating.
• Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("The Root Cause") while talking to a specific NPC.
• Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move.
• Incomplete quest list display (only the first 20 quests shown).
• Force quits when starting a game with previously force-quit saved data. *Restart the game after updating to Ver. 1.000.05.00.*

Capcom also acknowledged the following ongoing issues:

Known Issues (March 10, 2025)

• Network errors when using SOS flares immediately after quest start.
• Link Members not prioritized and potentially missing from certain locations, including Base Camps.
• Palico blunt weapon attacks not inflicting stun or exhaust damage.
• Hunter Profile editing issues.
• Inability to complete some side missions under specific circumstances.