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 represents a significant step towards improving stability.

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

A major title update is planned for early April, introducing 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 hidden game mechanics, a comprehensive weapon type breakdown, a detailed walkthrough, multiplayer strategies, and beta character transfer instructions. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improved combat while noting a lack of significant 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 despite meeting requirements.
• Falling through the map during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 ("Toward Fervent Fields").
• Inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide.
• Missing NPC in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("A World Turned Upside Down"), hindering progression.
• Repeated tutorial displays at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
• Inconsistent Power Guard activation with the lance.
• Erroneous Weapon Equipment Skill activation while using mantles.
• Persistent display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
• Hunter freezing after performing an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive's Descending Slash.
• Addressed screen rendering issues and force quits.
• 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 part inconsistencies after cutting.
• Gravios flinch resistance adjustments.
• Addressed issues causing crashes and unusual monster behavior.
• Unintentional skill activations.
• Repeated item/reward acquisition.
• Fish not fleeing fishing spots when using a capture net.
• Multiple activations of environmental features (e.g., floating rubble).
• Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("The Root Cause").
• Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move.
• Incorrect quest list display (only showing the first 20 quests).
• Force quits when loading save data from a previous force quit. Restart the game after updating to version 1.000.05.00.

Known Issues (March 10, 2025):

• Network errors when firing SOS flares immediately after quest start.
• Link Members not prioritized and potentially missing from locations, including Base Camps.
• Palico blunt weapon attacks not inflicting stun and exhaust damage.
• Hunter Profile editing issues.
• Incompletable side missions under certain conditions.