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Major Update Arriving for Monster Hunter Wilds
The highly anticipated action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, is set to receive a significant patch this week, marking its one-month milestone. This upcoming update promises to introduce a range of new features and formidable monsters into the game. Crucially, the patch will also address critical stability issues plaguing the PC version, where performance has been notably subpar since its initial release.
Addressing PC Performance and Stability
Capcom director Yuya Tokuda communicated in a statement to players that the development team is actively working to pinpoint and resolve stability issues, particularly within the Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds. He emphasized that enhancing game stability will be an ongoing endeavor, with Capcom committed to making continuous progress and promptly addressing any critical problems that arise.
The forthcoming April 4 update will specifically implement “a reduction in VRAM utilization and an upgrade to the DirectStorage version,” according to Capcom. Further stability improvements are also planned for subsequent patches. While these changes suggest enhanced PC performance after the update, it indicates there’s still more refinement needed.
Upon its PC launch, Monster Hunter Wilds faced significant criticism for being poorly optimized. Players reported experiencing frequent framerate stuttering and, in severe cases, game crashes. Independent analyses corroborated these issues, highlighting substantial performance problems that demanded attention. In an attempt to improve performance, some players even resorted to modifying configuration files.
New Content in Title 1 Update
Despite initial performance challenges and a wave of negative Steam reviews, which remain below 70 percent positive, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved significant popularity on PC, selling over 10 million units within its first month. In the upcoming Title 1 update, these players can anticipate more than just PC fixes. The update will introduce:
- Mizutsune: A new monster to challenge hunters.
- High-Rank Zoh Shia: A more potent version of an existing foe.
- Arch-tempered Monsters: Extremely powerful monster variants for veteran players.
Furthermore, the Title 1 Update will also include:
Grand Hub and Quality of Life Improvements
- Grand Hub: Designed to foster easier player socialization and coordination.
- Quality-of-Life Adjustments: Various enhancements to improve the overall player experience.
- Balance Adjustments: Fine-tuning of game mechanics, including a strengthening buff to hammer weapons.