A new update for Monster Hunter Wilds, patch 1.000.04.00, was released on March 4, 2025, addressing key issues with the Insect Glaive, Lance, and story progression. It fixes critical bugs, including falling through the map in Chapter 2-1 and missing NPCs in Chapter 5-2. The update also resolves various gameplay glitches, enhancing the overall experience. Players should close the game to install the update and verify its application through the title screen.
A fresh update for Monster Hunter Wilds has been rolled out, introducing essential fixes for the Insect Glaive, Lance, and several issues that were hampering story progression.
Capcom has shared the specifics of patch 1.000.04.00, which was deployed on March 4, 2025. This update is designed to enhance the overall gaming experience, specifically targeting a number of troublesome bugs associated with the Insect Glaive, Lance, and the game’s narrative flow.
Important Fixes in the Update
The March 4 update focuses on critical adjustments regarding the Offset Attack of the Insect Glaive and the Power Guard functionality of the Lance. Although these changes do not constitute buffs, they are expected to significantly enhance the effectiveness of these two weapons.
Moreover, significant bugs that impacted story progression have been addressed. Players will no longer experience falling through the map when heading to Azuz during the main mission of Chapter 2-1. Additionally, Capcom has rectified the issue where a crucial NPC fails to appear during Chapter 5-2, allowing for smoother gameplay.
Lastly, a perplexing bug that caused Cloaks to inadvertently trigger weapon Talents has now been resolved, improving the overall gameplay experience.
Patch Notes for Monster Hunter Wilds – March 4
Capcom has unveiled the update notes for the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds. Below is a comprehensive list of the fixes implemented:
Issues Resolved as of March 4, 2025
- The “Prepare a Meal” and “Ingredients” features remain locked even after the criteria for progression have been met.
- During the main quest of Chapter 2-1, players were falling through the map while on their way to Azuz.
- Access to the Bestiary was unavailable.
- In Chapter 5-2, an NPC was missing, hindering player progression.
- At the Forge, a glitch caused repetitive tutorial prompts, restricting access to certain menu options.
- When a monster attacks and the hunter parries using the Lance’s Power Guard, the weapon incorrectly flashes red without activating the intended effect.
- Cloaks were mistakenly activating Weapon Talents.
- Some skills, such as Maximum Performance and Auto-Enhancement, displayed effects continuously.
- Executing an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive’s Descending Slash could lead to the hunter freezing and becoming unresponsive under specific conditions.
- The update also addresses issues related to screen rendering that could cause forced game closures.
To apply these updates in your game, you must first close Monster Hunter Wilds and install the update. Once completed, relaunch the game and verify that patch 1.000.04.00 is applied by checking the title screen.
Now that you’re updated on the latest fixes in Wilds, feel free to explore our rankings of the best weapons and check out the complete list of monsters available in the game.