Hunters venturing into the vast wilderness of Monster Hunter Wilds are encountering more than just fearsome beasts. Capcom has acknowledged several technical issues plaguing the recently launched title and is actively working to address them in upcoming updates.
As of March 2, 2025, the developer has compiled a list of known issues affecting players across all platforms - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Some of these bugs are relatively minor, while others can potentially block main story progression.
Multiplayer and Combat Issues
Several of the identified problems impact the multiplayer experience and combat mechanics:
- Network errors can occur when firing an SOS flare immediately after a quest begins
- Link Members aren't being properly prioritized over other players in certain locations, including Base Camps
- Palico's blunt weapon attacks aren't inflicting stun and exhaust damage as intended
- The Lance Power Guard effect sometimes fails to activate properly under certain conditions, despite the weapon flashing red (the visual indicator that it should be active)
Progression-Blocking Bugs Under Investigation
More concerning are several issues currently under investigation that can potentially halt story progression:
- The "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features aren't unlocking for some players despite meeting the progress criteria
- In Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 "Toward Fervent Fields," players may experience a map falling issue when heading to Azuz
- A critical NPC is missing in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "A World Turned Upside Down," preventing further progression
One Issue Already Fixed
Capcom has already addressed one annoying problem in the game's latest patch. Version 1.000.03.00, released on March 2, 2025, fixes an issue where repeated tutorials at the Smithy were disabling certain menu options. Players experiencing this problem will need to restart the game for the fix to take effect.
Platform-Specific Resources
For players seeking help with platform-specific issues, Capcom has created dedicated support pages for each platform:
- PlayStation 5 support
- Xbox Series X|S support
- PC (Steam) support
PC players encountering specific technical difficulties can also check out these helpful resources:
- Troubleshooting when the game doesn't run properly (launch issues, sound/cutscene problems)
- Help with download issues
While these bugs are certainly frustrating, it's worth noting that major game launches often face technical hurdles. Capcom has a strong track record of supporting their Monster Hunter titles post-launch, so hunters can expect these issues to be addressed in upcoming patches.
In the meantime, players encountering these known issues should be aware that Capcom is already working on solutions, and individual support tickets about these specific problems won't receive personalized responses as the development team is already aware of them.
Have you encountered any of these issues or discovered others not on the list? The dynamic environments of Monster Hunter Wilds continue to challenge players in ways both intended and unintended as Capcom works to smooth out the hunting experience.