Monster Hunter Wilds May Be Down, But It's Not Out

Monster Hunter Wilds is easily one of the best games so far this year, but its recent reviews paint a different picture. Monster Hunter Wild‘s recent Steam reviews are “Overwhelmingly Negative” for a variety of reasons, including a lack of PC optimization, lackluster content and monsters, and a plethora of others issues. The sad part is that this release has fallen from great heights as it initially launched as one of the best-received games (with a few criticisms, of course) in the franchise.

Thus far, it seems many Monster Hunter Wilds fans are not hopeful about its future. Anytime these issues are prolonged in such a way, it’s a natural reaction. The good news is that, at its core, Monster Hunter Wilds is still a good game. Nothing in it is so broken that it can’t be fixed, unlike other recent games such as MindsEye (which may be getting a sequel). While Capcom has not yet addressed these issues, there’s a clear indication it will soon.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Should Keep an Eye on June 26

Taking place on June 26 at 3pm PT/6pm ET is the Capcom Spotlight, with it focusing on Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter Wilds. These games are all confirmed, and the logical conclusion is that it will largely focus on Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata as Capcom’s major upcoming releases. However, it’s worth noting that the Capcom Spotlight page gives special billing to Monster Hunter Wilds. Below images of each of these games is an important message:

“The Capcom Spotlight is a digital event that brings you the latest news from Capcom! We will be presenting the latest news on highly anticipated upcoming Capcom titles along with developer interviews. Please look forward to information regarding the newest update for Monster Hunter Wilds as well.”

While the other games are generalized instead of outright named, it specifically mentions an update for Monster Hunter Wilds. Marketing 101 is to name names when referencing games, so the fact that Monster Hunter Wilds is outright named instead of the others is a good sign. Plus, putting the spotlight on an update shows that Capcom is listening to the complaints of fans. Cynics could, in theory, think this Spotlight is going to show off new DLC or an expansion, but given that Iceborne came out a year and a half after the base game, it is far too early for that. Capcom clearly intends to discuss an update, and knowing what’s going on in the community right now, it doesn’t seem content to ignore the issue. It’s putting the spotlight on it, in fact.

Of course, if the Capcom Spotlight Monster Hunter Wilds update doesn’t address any of these issues, even obliquely, then it’s going to come across as incredibly tone-deaf. That would make June 26 a disastrous day for the community, but if any company has earned the benefit of the doubt, it’s Capcom.

Among other issues, this update needs to at least look at optimization, available monsters and content, or endgame. Even one would indicate Capcom is working on addressing complaints, but arguably, the biggest game-change would be Monster Hunter Wilds‘ endgame.

Recent Capcom games have been on a veritable hot streak, especially when factoring in the success of its Resident Evil remake games. However, in all of that is a legacy of strong support as well. Monster Hunter Wilds can look at the robust post-launch support Capcom delivered for Monster Hunter World and recall the proof in the pudding themselves. There is no reason to think this is changing.

Combine this history with this Spotlight, and sure, it’s a pivotal moment for Capcom and future updates for Monster Hunter Wilds. If it were to somehow show up, discuss this MH Wilds update, not address the controversy at all, and leave all these issues on the table, it could be a disaster. But Capcom has earned the benefit of the doubt to wait five days to see what this Spotlight is going to discuss. Assuming this update addresses player issues in Monster Hunter Wilds, then it’s Capcom just being Capcom, and fans can expect nothing but the best for MH Wilds moving forward. Time will tell, of course, but there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful.