After a disastrous stretch that left players more angry than hopeful, there is finally a concrete reason to calm down. Monster Hunter Wilds has begun to improve, and Capcom’s first of three planned performance updates has delivered exactly what it set out to achieve.

For many players, one of the biggest disappointments of the year was Monster Hunter Wilds. From a pure gameplay standpoint, and despite a few debatable nuances, Capcom’s title largely met expectations. The real issue lay elsewhere. On the technical side, the game failed to impress across all platforms, with PC players suffering the most. Performance problems became so severe that, following the success of its predecessor, the game could not climb above “Mixed” reviews on Steam. This situation forced the developers to announce a rescue plan. The good news is that this recovery effort has now begun.

Monster Hunter Wilds is starting to recover

Monster Hunter Wilds is indeed beginning to bounce back. According to Digital Foundry, one of the most trusted sources for technical analysis of major releases, the latest update delivers a noticeably improved experience. Frame rates have increased by between 8% and 20% depending on the area, with the most significant gains seen in locations dense with characters and interactive objects. Sudden FPS drops that previously plagued certain areas, such as camps, have disappeared, and stuttering has been greatly reduced. Overall, the game now feels far more fluid and stable.

That said, the update comes with trade-offs. While players benefit from the performance gains, Capcom has had to make compromises. Some elements in cutscenes are not loading correctly, and texture pop-in has become much more noticeable. Walking peacefully only to see details suddenly appear on a nearby tent does little for immersion, though many players may consider this an acceptable sacrifice. As for elements that fail to load entirely, a dedicated fix is expected to arrive in the near future.

This outcome was largely anticipated. The developers always framed this patch as a modest step forward rather than a sweeping solution. Three performance updates are planned over the next three months, and this first one is theoretically the least impactful for PC players. As a result, while further improvements are clearly needed, the overall mood has become more positive. Even so, users remain dissatisfied, and it appears Capcom will not have many chances left to win them over.

The future of Monster Hunter Wilds depends heavily on these updates. Although the game enjoyed a strong launch, its recent performance issues have disappointed Capcom. This could hurt the sales of future downloadable content. To avoid that outcome, the company will need to rebuild trust and deliver a strong statement through tangible improvements.

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