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 blockers and bugs, though it doesn't include performance enhancements, as detailed below.

Despite a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, *Monster Hunter Wilds* has achieved phenomenal success, selling 8 million copies in its first three days—making it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. It also boasts the fifth-highest concurrent player count on Steam, peaking at a staggering 1,384,608 players—surpassing titles like *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 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 unrevealed game mechanics, all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, multiplayer gameplay, and beta character transfer.

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, albeit lacking 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.
• 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.
• Persistent skill effect displays (Peak Performance, Self-Improvement).
• Hunter freezing after Insect Glaive Offset Attack.
• Screen rendering issues and force quits.
• Meal Invitation feature unlock issues at Azuz and Sild.
• Incorrect Meal Invitation notifications.
• Equipment Loadout issues causing decoration removal, Bowgun customization resets, and Kinsect rarity reverts.
• Incorrect monster part drops after cutting.
• Gravios flinch resistance adjustments.
• Game crashes and unusual monster behavior.
• Unintentional skill activations.
• Repeated item/reward acquisition.
• Fish not fleeing fishing spots.
• Multiple activations of environmental features (e.g., floating rubble).
• Hunter unresponsiveness during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2.
• Hunter unresponsiveness caused by Palico's "Attract Vigorwasps" move.
• Incomplete quest list display.
• Force quits upon loading saved data.

*Restart the game after updating to version 1.000.05.00.*

Known Issues (March 10, 2025):

• Network error when firing SOS flares immediately after quests.
• Link Member prioritization issues and absence in certain locations.
• Lack of stun and exhaust damage from Palico blunt weapon attacks.
• Hunter Profile editing issues.
• Incompletable side missions under certain conditions.