Capcom says Monster Hunter Wilds performance improvements are arriving next week, but more PC-focused fixes will be coming in January

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Monster Hunter Wilds has faced a lot of challenges, but the upcoming free Title Update 4, launching December 16th, should help. Capcom recently detailed the update, which brings back the elder dragon Gogmazios, introduces new ways to upgrade weapons and armor, and—most importantly—addresses the performance problems that have damaged the game’s reputation, even causing investor concern.

PC players will have to wait a bit longer for the performance improvements Capcom has been working on since July. While a new update launching soon will boost performance across all platforms, specific fixes for the PC version are now scheduled for release in January.

Capcom recently shared a detailed timeline for upcoming performance and stability enhancements in Title Update 4. According to Capcom, this update will boost performance on all platforms by streamlining how the game handles things like frame processing, collision detection, and visual effects. The update will also reduce the strain on players’ computers and consoles by eliminating unnecessary tasks and making over 100 improvements to how players, monsters, companions, and other game elements are processed.

Capcom plans to release another patch for the PC version in January that will further improve how the game runs on CPUs and GPUs. They’ve specifically focused on optimizing processes unique to the PC version. While the January patch also includes new graphics and performance settings, these improvements likely won’t make a big difference unless the underlying performance issues are fixed with the December and January updates.

Capcom plans another update in February focused on improving performance for both CPUs and GPUs. This update will also introduce different levels of detail for 3D models, which should reduce the strain on graphics cards. The game already adjusts detail levels automatically, as seen with the origami creatures, but Capcom’s manual adjustments suggest the current automatic system isn’t working perfectly.

Considering how past updates have played out, it’s best not to get too excited until we see if the promised performance improvements actually work as intended. Even if Wilds finally gets the stability and speed boosts it needs, it’s frustrating that these fixes are coming nearly a year after the game launched. While Wilds’ release in 2025 contributed to Capcom’s record profits, its declining sales numbers suggest it may have damaged the Monster Hunter series’ overall reputation.

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2025-12-11 22:02