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Monster Hunter Wilds
Pre-Launch Community Update Summary
★ Dreamspell Festival: Dreamwalker | Nu Udra γ
☆ FF14 Collab / Title Update 3
┗ Omega Planetes | Savage Omega | Builds vs Omega
★ Title Update 4 on 12/16: Gogmazios
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★ HR50+ Builds | Tier List | Weapon Guides
A summary of everything we know about the Pre-Launch Community Update in Monster Hunter Wilds. Read on to see changes in the game's performance, gameplay, weapons, skills, and multiplayer in this guide.
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Pre-Launch Community Update Summary
Perfomance Adjustments for Each Platform
| Console & Resolutions | Frame Rate |
|---|---|
| PS5 Prioritize Graphics (3840x2160/3072x1728) |
30 FPS |
| PS5 Prioritize Framerate (3840x2160/1920x1080) |
60 FPS |
| Xbox Series X Prioritize Graphics (3840x2160/3072x1728) |
30 FPS |
| Xbox Series X Prioritize Framerate (3840x2160/1920x1080) |
60 FPS |
| Xbox Series S (1920x1080) |
30 FPS |
| PC (Steam) | Varies dependent on hardware and settings |
The Pre-Launch Community Update stream has revealed the target frame rate for PS5, Xbox, and PC. Upscale is supported with the AMD FSR in the full version and PS5 Pro Enhance Mode will come out at launch.
In addition, they revealed that they have fixed a rendering bug in Prioritize Framerate mode, improving the performance.
Gameplay Adjustments
| Summary of Gameplay Adjustments |
|---|
|
・Improved hitstop and sound effects. ・Mitigated friendly fire for most weapon types. ・Players can use the Shockproof Jewel to nullify damage reactions. ・ Adjusted the frequency of monsters moving to different areas. ・Players can use Pop-up Camps and Fast Travel in the full version. |
Improved Hitstop and Sound Effects
Thanks to player feedback, improvements were made to hitstop and sound effects. This makes attacks have more impact, particularly for big moves and finishers.
Mitigated Friendly Fire for Most Weapon Types
Friendly fire is mitigated for most weapon types such as the Great Sword and Gunlance. The full version includes further mitigation of friendly fire for the Hammer's Upswing and the Gunlance's Wyvern Fire, making Hunters stagger instead of flying away.
Shockproof Jewel
Players can use the Shockproof Jewel to nullify damage reactions. This replaces the Brace Jewel from Monster Hunter World.
Monsters Changing Areas
The Pre-Launch Community Update stream mentions adjusting the frequency of monsters moving to different areas. They revealed that this was a bug and are planning to adjust it to make it similar to Monster Hunter World.
Pop-Up Camps and Fast Travel
Players are able to use Pop-up Camps and Fast Travel in the full version of the game. You can put Pop-up Camps in monster lairs so you can fast travel once the monster starts limping back to its lair.
Weapon Adjustments
Insect Glaive
Insect Glaive's aerial combo, Vaulting Dance, is now back in the game. Aerial attack power also increases by two levels each time you vault. In addition, an offset effect has been added at the begining of Descending Slash.
Orange Extract effect now negates knockback while the weapon is drawn. Red, White, and Orange extract now also mitigates wind pressure, tremors, and roar similar to Monster Hunter World.
Insect Glaive Weapon Guide and New Moves
Lance
The Lance's moveset was refined and chaining combos are smoother, increasing the blocking and movement options for the weapon.
Other adjustments include allowing guarding while charging and chaining into any other move when using Charge Counter. Perfect Guard and Power Guard can now be chained into a new move.
Power Guard now charges to higher levels more quickly when successfully used against more powerful monster attacks.
Lance Weapon Guide and New Moves
Switch Axe
The Switch Axe was made stronger compared to the open beta version. Adjustments were made so that switching to Sword Mode after building the Axe Mode gauge feels more satisfying.
In addition, knockback is now negated when using Full Release Slash.
Switch Axe Weapon Guide and New Moves
Sword and Shield
Improvements were made to the Sword and Shield's various attacks. These include improving the responsiveness of the mobile Chop and Side Slash combo, ability to use Rising Slash while guarding, improved evasion effectiveness of Backstep and Sliding Swipe, and parameter improvements to normal attacks and Perfect Rush.
Sword & Shield Weapon Guide and New Moves
Bow
The Bow was rebalanced to increase the attack power and responsiveness of normal attacks and Arc Shots. The power of Tracer Shots, however, was toned down.
Bow Weapon Guide and New Moves
Hunting Horn
The Hunting Horn's melody effects were decreased. If you change back to your primary weapon from the Hunting Horn, the effects will not last longer as when you have the weapon on.
Hunting Horn Weapon Guide and New Moves
Other Weapon Adjustments
Focus Mode was rebalanced so that it is no longer possible to target multiple wounds at once. If you target multiple wounds, they will trigger one at a time with delay.
In addition, there are overally adjustments to hit detection and low damage output compared to past Monster Hunter games. The idea is to increase the level of lower performing weapons to match the meta ones.
Skill Adjustments
Skills that were mostly tied to weapon mechanics are now tied to weapons. This means that this allows you to make your skills relevant when switching weapons during a hunt.
In addition, skills on weapons will never disappear when you upgrade them as long as they are within the same skill tree.
Multiplayer Adjustments
| Summary of Multiplayer Adjustments |
|---|
|
・Added the ability to host Private Lobbies. ・Squad System and Squad Lobbies will return. ・You can mute people if they are spamming. ・Link parties and environmental link features will be added to the full game. ・Chat channels will adjust as well when you start the quest. ・ Likely adjustments to the UI of the weapons. ・Option to choose a Support Hunter. ・ Support Hunters and Palico will come to your aid when you use the Ping Signal. |
New multiplayer features were revealed such as the ability to host private lobbies, making it easier to group up with people. Squad System and Squad Lobbies will be added back to the game.
They have also revealed that the option to have Support Hunters avoid breaking wounds will not be available on launch. This will likely be added in a future update.
Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Co-Op
Will There Be Another Beta Test?
Developers are Considering Another Beta Test
According to Monster Hunter's director, Yuya Tokuda, they're still looking at the possibility of having a second beta. Nothing is guaranteed, but if ever they'll proceed with it, they will likely add more content for players to experience, although they may not be able to add in the weapon improvements that was discussed earlier in the livestream.
Monster Hunter Wilds Related News
Title Updates
*Expected dates for US time zones; releases for European and Asian time zones will come the following day.
Latest Patch Notes
| Update 1.030.01.00 | |
|---|---|
|
October 1, 2025 ・Fixed an issue that caused some skill effects to be lost when drawing enmity from Omega Planetes. ・Fixed an issue where performing a mounted attack on Omega Planetes could prevent quest progress. ・Fixed an issue where Lagiacrus could appear in the Wounded Hollow regardless of story progression. ・Fixed an issue where Omega Planetes' Rocket Punch animation would sometimes remain on screen. ・Fixed an issue where Cactuar could appear in the Filter Icons list even when not present. ・Fixed an issue where coatings would sometimes fail to apply when attempting to apply them while charging with the bow. |
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| Update 1.030.00.00 | |
|
September 29, 2025 ・Added Omega Planetes as part of the FF14 collab. ・Added new equipment and skills. ・Added new pendants, stickers, and gestures. ・Added new Seikret decorations. ・Added new Support Hunter who wields a Hunting Horn, Kai. ・Added new pop-up camp gear options. |
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| Update 1.021.03.00 | Update 1.021.02.00 |
| Update 1.021.01.00 | Update 1.020.02.00 |
| Update 1.020.01.00 | Update 1.020.00.00 |
| ▶︎ All Patch Notes and Updates | |
Events & Collaborations
| Always Available | |
|---|---|
| Street Fighter 6 Collab | CAPCOM ID Registration Bonus |
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