Monster Hunter Wilds Update 1 Launches Early April, Introduces Endgame Hub

Capcom has unveiled the first major patch for Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for early April, just over a month after the game's launch. In a detailed post on Steam, Capcom emphasized that Title Update 1 (TU1) will enhance the gaming experience by introducing new challenges and content for players to dive into.

TU1 promises to escalate the thrill with a new monster of unprecedented strength, surpassing even the Tempered level. Capcom encouraged players to prepare their gear and resolve for this formidable challenge, stating, “TU1 will bring with it a monster of formidable strength at a level above Tempered!” Additionally, another challenging monster will join the fray with this update.

In a move that has sparked varied reactions among the community, TU1 will also introduce a new endgame social hub. This area, accessible only to those who have completed the main story, will serve as a place for hunters to meet, communicate, and enjoy meals together. Capcom described it as, “A new place to meet, communicate, have meals together and more with other hunters will be added to Monster Hunter Wilds in TU1!” This addition has been likened to the Gathering Hubs of previous Monster Hunter games, though it's not officially named as such.

4 Images

The announcement of this social hub has received mixed feedback. Some players are excited about the addition, appreciating the opportunity to socialize and strategize with fellow hunters. Others question its absence at launch and speculate about its design and functionality, hoping it will address the game's lack of a centralized social space.

In response to the 'mixed' reviews on Steam, Capcom has also released a troubleshooting guide for Monster Hunter Wilds. For those eager to start their adventure, additional resources are available, including guides on lesser-known game mechanics, detailed walkthroughs, multiplayer instructions, and information on transferring beta characters.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' formula while noting a lack of significant challenge. They stated, “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.”