Monster Hunter Wilds Patch 1.000.05.00 Fixes Quest Blockers, Among Other Things — but There Are No Performance Improvements Yet

Capcom has released hotfix 1.000.05.00 for *Monster Hunter Wilds* across all platforms, addressing several key issues and improvements. This patch tackles various progression-blocking bugs, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While this update doesn't include performance enhancements, it's a significant step towards improving stability and fixing reported problems.

Despite a "mixed" user review rating on Steam, *Monster Hunter Wilds* has achieved phenomenal success, selling 8 million copies in just three days—a record-breaking launch for Capcom. The game also boasts the fifth-highest concurrent player count ever on Steam, peaking at a staggering 1,384,608 players—surpassing even titles like *Dota 2*, *Cyberpunk 2077*, and *Elden Ring*. This is a massive leap from its predecessor, *Monster Hunter: World*, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players.

A major title update is planned 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 resources: a guide revealing hidden game mechanics, a comprehensive walkthrough of all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring your beta character. IGN awarded *Monster Hunter Wilds* an 8/10, praising its improved combat while noting a lack of significant challenge.

IGN's review stated: “*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.
• Falling through the map during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1.
• Inaccessible Monster Field Guide.
• Missing NPC in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, blocking progression.
• Repeated tutorial displays at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
• Lance Power Guard visual effect mismatch.
• Accidental Weapon Equipment Skill activation while using mantles.
• Continuous display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
• Hunter freezing after Insect Glaive's Descending Slash.
• Screen rendering issues and force quits.
• Meal Invitation feature unlock issues at Azuz and Sild.
• Incorrect Meal Invitation notifications.
• Equipment Loadout issues (decoration removal, Bowgun customization reset, Kinsect rarity revert).
• Incorrect monster part drops after cutting.
• Gravios flinch resistance adjustment.
• Game crashes and unusual monster behavior.
• Unintentional skill activations.
• Repeated item/reward acquisition.
• Fish not fleeing fishing spots when using a capture net.
• Environmental feature reactivation (floating rubbles).
• Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 conversation.
• Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" move.
• Incomplete quest list display.
• Force quits when loading saved data from a previous force quit. *(Requires game restart after update.)*

Known Issues (March 10, 2025)

• Network error when using SOS flares immediately after quest start.
• Link Member prioritization issues.
• Lack of stun and exhaust damage from Palico's blunt weapon attacks.
• Hunter Profile editing issues.
• Incompletable side missions under certain conditions.