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 crucial improvements and bug fixes. While this patch tackles various progression blockers and glitches, players shouldn't expect performance enhancements, as noted below.

Despite a record-breaking launch, Monster Hunter Wilds currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, with performance issues on PC being a major source of complaints. However, the game's success is undeniable: it sold 8 million copies in just three days, becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. It also boasts the fifth-highest concurrent player count in Steam history, peaking at a staggering 1,384,608 players—surpassing even Dota 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring on Valve's platform. This is a significant leap from Monster Hunter: World's peak of 334,684 players.

A significant title update is planned for early April, promising a new endgame area and additional monster hunting content.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore our guides covering hidden game mechanics, a breakdown of all 14 weapon types, a comprehensive walkthrough (in progress), a multiplayer guide, 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, though lacking in genuine 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 while heading to Azuz 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"), blocking progression.
• Repeated tutorial displays at the Smithy, disabling menu options.
• Incorrect Power Guard activation with the lance under certain conditions.
• Accidental activation of Weapon Equipment Skills 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 in some instances.
• 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's flinch resistance incorrectly applied (adjusted in Ver. 1.000.05.00).
• Crashes or unusual monster behavior under certain conditions.
• Unintentional skill activations under certain conditions.
• Repeated item/reward acquisition under certain conditions.
• Fish not fleeing fishing spots when using a capture net.
• Environmental features (e.g., floating rubble) repeatedly activated.
• Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("The Root Cause") when interacting with a specific NPC.
• Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move.
• Incorrect quest list display (only the first 20 quests shown).
• Force quits when starting a game with previously force-quit saved data. *Requires game restart after update.*

Capcom also acknowledged ongoing issues:

Currently Known Issues as of March 10, 2025:

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