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 improvements and bug fixes. While this patch tackles various progression blockers and glitches, it doesn't include any performance enhancements, as detailed in the patch notes below.

Despite a record-breaking launch, *Monster Hunter Wilds* currently holds a "mixed" user review rating on Steam, with many PC players citing performance issues. However, the game's success is undeniable: it sold 8 million copies in its first three days, becoming Capcom's fastest-selling title ever, and boasts the fifth highest concurrent player count on Steam, peaking at an impressive 1,384,608—surpassing even *Dota 2*, *Cyberpunk 2077*, and *Elden Ring*. This is a significant jump from *Monster Hunter: World*'s peak of 334,684 players.

A major title update is planned for early April, introducing a new endgame area and further expanding the monster hunting experience.

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, all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, multiplayer gameplay, and beta character transfer. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improved combat but noting a lack of significant challenge.

IGN said: “*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 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.
• Lance Power Guard malfunction under certain conditions (red flash without effect).
• Accidental activation of Weapon Equipment Skills while using mantles.
• Continuous display of certain skill effects (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
• Hunter freezing and becoming unresponsive after a successful Insect Glaive Offset Attack.
• Screen rendering issues and force quits under specific conditions.
• Meal Invitation feature not unlocking at Azuz and Sild.
• False Meal Invitation notifications.
• Equipment Loadout issues: decoration removal, Bowgun Customization reset, Kinsect rarity reversion.
• Incorrect monster part assignment after cutting.
• Gravios flinch resistance issue (adjusted in Ver. 1.000.05.00).
• Crashes and unusual monster behavior under certain conditions.
• Unintentional skill activation.
• 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") when interacting with a specific NPC.
• Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" support move.
• Incorrect display of quest list (only first 20 quests shown).
• Force quits when starting a game with previously force-quit saved data. *Requires game restart after update.*

Capcom also acknowledged several ongoing issues:

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 potentially missing in certain locations (including Base Camps).
• Palico blunt weapon attacks not inflicting stun and exhaust damage.
• Hunter Profile editing issues.
• Incompletable side missions under specific circumstances.