Monster Hunter Wilds Patch 1.000.05.00 Resolves Quest Issues, No Performance Boost Yet

Capcom has rolled out a hotfix update for Monster Hunter Wilds, version 1.000.05.00, available across all platforms. This patch focuses on resolving critical issues and improving the overall gameplay experience, though it does not introduce any performance optimizations according to the patch notes.

Despite the record-breaking launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, the game currently holds a mixed reception on Steam, primarily due to reported performance hiccups on PC. Regardless, the game has achieved remarkable success, selling 8 million copies within three days—a testament to its popularity. The game also boasts the fifth-highest concurrent player count on Steam, reaching an impressive 1,384,608 at its peak.

Looking ahead, Capcom plans to release a major title update in early April, introducing a new endgame area and additional monster hunting content for players.

Monster Hunter Wilds Hotfix 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes:

March 10, 2025, saw several key fixes:

• Progression blockers related to the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features have been resolved.
• Players experiencing map glitches while traveling to Azuz during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 will no longer fall through the map.
• The Monster Field Guide is now accessible again.
• An NPC-related issue during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 has been fixed, allowing players to continue progressing.
• Tutorials at the Smithy are no longer stuck on repeat, restoring full functionality to the menu.
• Issues with Power Guard activation using a lance under specific conditions have been corrected.
• A bug involving unintended activation of Weapon Equipment Skills when using a mantle has been addressed.
• Continuous skill effects like Peak Performance and Self-Improvement now function as intended.
• Hunters frozen during Offset Attacks with the Insect Glaive’s Descending Slash can now move freely.
• Screen rendering and forced quits caused by certain conditions have been resolved.
• Meal Invitation features at Azuz and Sild now work consistently.
• Notifications for unavailable Meal Invitations have been mitigated.
• Issues with Equipment Loadouts, including decoration removal and customization resets, have been fixed.
• A bug causing incorrect monster parts to drop has been addressed.
• Gravios’s resistance to flinches has been slightly adjusted post-patch.
• Crashes and abnormal monster behavior under specific circumstances have been tackled.
• Unintended skill activations under certain conditions have been corrected.
• Items and rewards duplicated under specific conditions are now fixed.
• Fishes near the fishing spot no longer fail to flee when using a capture net.
• Floating debris can no longer be activated multiple times.
• Controls freezing during conversations with NPCs in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 have been resolved.
• Palico’s "Attract Vigorwasps" support move now works without causing control issues.
• The quest list now displays all entries correctly instead of limiting to the first 20.
• A crash issue when loading saved data that previously encountered a forced quit has been addressed.

Please note that to apply these fixes, players must restart the game after updating to version 1.000.05.00.

Ongoing Issues:

Capcom is actively working on several unresolved problems, including:

• Network errors when using SOS flares immediately after starting a quest.
• Link Members not being prioritized at Base Camps and other locations.
• Blunt weapon attacks by Palicos failing to deliver stun and exhaust damage.
• Difficulty editing the Hunter Profile on certain occasions.
• Side missions failing to complete under specific scenarios.

Stay tuned for further updates as Capcom continues to refine Monster Hunter Wilds.