Monster Hunter Wilds’ Next Update Revealed Amid Negative Steam Reviews
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– Monster Hunter Wilds is facing criticism on Steam due to performance issues and lack of content updates, with player numbers dropping below Monster Hunter World and recent reviews turning “Overwhelmingly Negative.”
– Title Update 2, launching on 30th June, introduces two returning monsters: Lagiacrus from Monster Hunter 3 and Seregios from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, each with reimagined fights and new gear to craft.
– The update includes limited-time events, such as an arch-tempered Uth Duna quest, and new features like layered weapons, photo mode enhancements, and the ability to swap handlers and support hunters.
– A collaboration with Fender from 27th August to 24th September will offer a guitar-themed gesture, allowing players to play Monster Hunter tunes with their Palico.
– Capcom has announced a third Title Update for autumn, but it remains uncertain if these updates will address player frustrations, as the game’s future success hinges on further improvements.
Monster Hunter Wilds faces mounting criticism on Steam as performance problems and content gaps drive player counts below its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. Despite the backlash, Capcom has unveiled details for the game’s next major update, Title Update 2, set to launch on June 30th. The patch introduces two fan-favorite monsters: Lagiacrus from Monster Hunter 3 and Seregios from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, both reimagined for the latest entry.
The newly released trailer showcases Lagiacrus’ return with partial underwater combat, though Capcom clarifies these segments are more supplementary than central to the fight. Players won’t have full swimming mechanics but can execute special underwater actions. Meanwhile, Seregios makes its Wilds debut, bringing its signature aerial assaults. Both monsters arrive as 8-star tempered threats, complete with fresh armor and weapon sets to craft.
Beyond the monster additions, the update packs several quality-of-life improvements. Layered weapons and enhanced photo mode options, including adjustable brightness and character toggles, give players more creative control. A handler swap feature lets hunters replace Alma with Erik, while new support hunter Mina, a sword-and-shield specialist, joins the roster.
For high-rank players, an arch-tempered Uth Duna arrives as a limited-time event from July 30th to August 20th, alongside a Mizutsune challenge quest. Seasonal festivities kick off with the Flamefete event (July 23rd–August 6th), offering summer-themed rewards. The strangest addition? A Fender guitar collaboration running from late August through September, complete with a gesture that lets hunters shred Monster Hunter tunes while their Palico mimics air guitar.
Whether these changes will reverse Wilds’ declining reputation is uncertain. Capcom has confirmed a third update for autumn, hinting at another monster and seasonal event. The studio’s history with post-launch fixes, like its seven-patch turnaround for Dragon’s Dogma 2, offers some hope. For now, players await signs that Wilds can reclaim its place as a must-play hunting experience.
(Source: EuroGamer)
