Capcom has unveiled exciting details about the first major patch for Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for release in early April. This announcement comes on the heels of the game's massive launch, and Capcom shared the news via a post on Steam. The company emphasized that the early April release of Title Update 1, just over a month after the game's debut, "will give hunters enough time to prepare for the new content and challenges that await them."
Title Update 1 introduces a heightened level of challenge for players. Capcom stated, "Prepare your gear, and resolve, hunters! TU1 will bring with it a monster of formidable strength at a level above Tempered!" Alongside this, a new challenging monster will be added to the game with the update.
An intriguing addition with Title Update 1 is a new endgame gathering spot. Capcom announced, "A new place to meet, communicate, have meals together and more with other hunters will be added to Monster Hunter Wilds in TU1!" This area will be accessible to hunters who have completed the main story, encouraging players to keep pushing forward.
The early response to the news of this new gathering place has been varied. While some players welcome the addition, others question its absence at the game's launch. This new area seems reminiscent of the Gathering Hub from previous Monster Hunter titles, although Capcom has opted not to use that term here. Monster Hunter Wilds currently lacks a dedicated social hub, so this new feature could potentially fill that gap.
Capcom has released several images to showcase this new gathering spot:
Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 Screenshots
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Amid 'mixed' Steam user reviews, Capcom has also issued a Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting guide to help players resolve any issues they might encounter. For those just starting their adventure, it's worth checking out what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't tell you upfront, along with a guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game. Additionally, a detailed Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough is in progress, and there's a multiplayer guide to explain how to play with friends. If you participated in one of the open betas, you can find instructions on how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character over.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "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."
