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 critical issues and improving the overall gameplay experience. This patch tackles various progression blockers and bugs, though players shouldn't expect any performance enhancements based on the patch notes detailed below.

Despite a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved phenomenal success, selling 8 million copies in just three days—making it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. Its Steam concurrent player count peaked at an impressive 1,384,608, surpassing titles like Dota 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring. This is a significant leap from its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players.

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

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore our guides covering unrevealed game mechanics, a comprehensive breakdown of all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring your beta character data. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improved combat but noting a lack of significant challenge.

IGN's Monster Hunter Wilds review scored an 8/10, stating: “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:

Issues Addressed as of March 10, 2025:

• Inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features despite meeting requirements.
• Falling through the map 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 performing an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive's Descending Slash under specific conditions.
• Addressed screen rendering issues and force quits under certain conditions.
• Meal Invitation feature not unlocking at Azuz and Sild.
• Incorrect Meal Invitation notifications.
• Equipment Loadout issues causing decoration removal, Bowgun Customization resets, and Kinsect rarity reverts.
• Monster parts incorrectly changing after being severed.
• Gravios flinch resistance adjustments (resistance slightly adjusted in Ver. 1.000.05.00).
• Issues causing crashes or unusual monster behavior.
• 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) being activated multiple times.
• Hunter becoming unresponsive during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("The Root Cause").
• Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move causing hunter unresponsiveness.
• Quest list displaying only the first 20 quests correctly.
• Force quits upon starting the game with previously force-quit saved data. *Restart required after updating to Ver. 1.000.05.00.*

Currently Known Issues (as of March 10, 2025):

• Network error when firing an SOS flare immediately after a quest starts.
• Link Members not prioritized and missing in some locations (including Base Camps).
• Palico blunt weapon attacks not inflicting stun and exhaust damage.
• Hunter Profile editing issues.
• Inability to complete some side missions under certain conditions.