Monster Hunter Wilds patch notes warn of network error when firing SOS flares – Eurogamer
Chapter 5-2 progress-blocking bug fixed.
Capcom has released details of today’s Monster Hunter Wilds patch, which fixes the game’s progression-blocking bug in the main mission Chapter 5-2 “A World Turned Upside Down”.
The update, numbered as version 1.000.04.00, is available to download now on all platforms. You must download the patch to continue playing online, and restart the game to make sure it is applied.
Alongside a list of fixes, Capcom also warns of several other issues it is currently aware of, but is yet to resolve. This includes an issue where a network error occurs after someone fires an SOS flare right after a quest begins – so, for now, don’t do that.
Other problems still to be addressed include a bug where Palico attacks with blunt weapons don’t inflict stun and exhaust damages, and an issue where “Link Members are not prioritised over other players and may not appear in some places including Base Camps”.
The full list of fixes added in today’s patch lie just below.
Monster Hunter Wilds version 1.000.04.00 patch notes
The “Grill a Meal” and “Ingredient Center” features cannot be unlocked even after meeting the progress criteria.
When heading to Azuz during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 “Toward Fervent Fields,” players keep falling through the map.
The Monster Field Guide cannot be accessed.
During Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 “A World Turned Upside Down,” an NPC may not appear, preventing further progression.
At the Smithy, an issue may occur where tutorials are repeatedly shown, disabling certain options in the menu.
When guarding a monster’s attack with a lance using Power Guard under certain conditions, the weapon flashes in red but the effect is not activated
When using a mantle, a Weapon Equipment Skill may mistakenly be activated.
Some effects may be displayed continuously when using certain skills, such as Peak Performance and Self-Improvement.
When successfully preforming an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive’s Descending Slash under certain conditions, the hunter freezes and becomes unresponsive to any controls.
Addressed issues that occurred under certain conditions with screen rendering and causing force quits.
Earlier today, Capcom confirmed the sales success of Monster Hunter Wilds with the announcement that the game had now sold 8m copies across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in just three days. The game is now Capcom’s fastest-selling title ever, though its user rating on Steam still sits at Mixed.
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