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




It's been a long, hard road for Monster Hunter Wilds, but hopefully things will get a little lighter when its free Title Update 4 arrives next week on December 16. In a video published earlier today, Capcom outlined the additions coming in the final major Wilds update, including the returning elder dragon Gogmazios, new weapon and armor upgrade systems, and—crucially—improvements for the performance issues that have tarnished the game's reputation so badly that Capcom's own investors are using Wilds as shorthand for performance concerns...
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Monster Hunter Wilds is set for some big performance upgrades

In a recent showcase video, Capcom revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds is set for multiple patches that should bring some decent performance boosts.

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The new Monster Hunter Wilds update is a make-or-break moment, and its first Elder Dragon isn't the biggest threat

Capcom has showcased Monster Hunter Wilds Free Title Update 4 in full, and the patch is set to be a real do-or-die moment for PC players. I've been playing again recently, and now that the event quest roster has been fleshed out alongside further additions like the spectacular Omega Planetes fight, it's been a good reminder that it deserves to rank among the best RPGs of this year. But when many hunters across a wide range of setups are struggling to run the game to a satisfactory level, it doesn't matter how much the battles slap. After far too long waiting, the first set of fixes has been confirmed, with more planned in the coming months.


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Get ready to take on the Elder Dragon, Gogmazios! Free Title Update 4 out now!

Monster Hunter Wilds — Free Title Update 4 Trailer
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Free Title Update 4 – Ver. 1.040
Launch Date: December 16, 2025
Note: Available once maintenance has ended.

Get ready to take on the elder dragon Gogmazios!
A mysterious elder dragon covered head to tail in a viscous black liquid, with a large weapon embedded in its back.

For this special quest, up to four hunters can join forces with support hunters to form parties of eight! Team up with Nadia, Fabius, and the other Expedition hunters to take down Gogmazios!
The quest is available to HR 100+ hunters after completing the main mission "A First Cry."

Gogma Artian Weapons

You can upgrade Rarity 8 Artian Weapons into Gogma Artian Weapons using materials obtained from Gogmazios. Upgraded weapons will retain their existing reinforcement bonuses, and will also have one bonus skill and one group skill chosen at random.

Gogma Reinforce also allows you to retain your reinforcement bonuses or—for those with loftier aspirations—reset your skills completely. The Reset Skills option allows you to use Gogma materials to reset the bonus skill and group skill applied to a weapon.

Face Arch-tempered Jin Dahaad in the ultimate hunting challenge!
Hunters at HR 100+ will now be able to take on Arch-tempered Jin Dahaad in one of the most challenging quests to date! You'll also obtain materials to forge new hunter and Palico equipment.

Available: December 24, 2025

Added Features – Armor Transcendence
Once you reach HR 100, your armor will be able to transcend, allowing it to be upgraded past its original limitations. Transcending raises the limits imposed on Armor Sphere upgrades and powers up the decoration slots of rarity 5 and 6 armor. Be sure to upgrade your armor this way to prepare for Gogmazios's toughest attacks!

– New Optional Quests
High-difficulty quests featuring multiple 9★ monsters will be added. Complete these quests to receive special nameplates as bragging rights! (Note: You cannot qualify for the rewards if you join after a quest has started.) Hunters can also try their hand at Hunting Exercises, which pit you against tempered 9★ monsters in controlled environments.

– New Support Hunters
New Support Hunters join the hunt! Wielding a light bowgun, Nadia will provide vital support in your fight against Gogmazios! Griffin, a great sword wielder from Ferrum Unit, and Nightmist, a light bowgun wielder from Aurora Unit, can also join you in battle.

– Seasonal Event - Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn
Get your hunting pals together to celebrate the next seasonal event, the Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn!
Event Time: December 19, 2025 – January 14, 2026 (JST)
Event Time: 12/19/2025 – 1/14/2026

The Grand Hub is ready to make you feel cozy with wintry delights! Enjoy a seasonal meal, special new equipment, gestures, and pop-up camp decorations. In addition to various login bonuses and event quests, Fabius and Nadia can join your party as support hunters for a limited time, allowing you to fight alongside some of the Guild's strongest members. A dazzling Grand Hub awaits you!

– Future Updates
The fourth title update will be the final large-scale update for Monster Hunter Wilds adding a new monster to the lineup. But that doesn't mean we're done just yet! After Title Update 4, we'll be releasing patches to improve the stability of the Steam version, as well as releasing a final update in February adding a new Arch-tempered variant.


Note: The contents of this post reflect the plans as of the time they are posted. Changes may be made at a later date.

We'll reveal more information about the February update in the future.

Thank you for your continued support of Monster Hunter Wilds!
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/

UPDATE - Postponed: Monster Hunter Showcase coming Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. UTC!

In light of the recent tsunami warning issued due to an earthquake off the coast of Japan, we have decided to postpone the Monster Hunter Showcase broadcast which was scheduled for today. We'll share the new broadcast date with you all as soon as it's decided.

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Monster Hunter Showcase | December 2025
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The Monster Hunter Showcase is a digital event featuring news about Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, releasing March 13, 2026, and details on Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4, releasing December 16, 2025! The event will be available online starting December 8 from 2 p.m. Pacific Time or 10 p.m. UTC!

Stream Date and Time Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. UTC (2 p.m. PT)
– Stream date and time are subject to change.
– The event is estimated at approximately 20 minutes.
– The Monster Hunter Wilds portion does not include news about anything other than Title Update 4.

Event Website
https://www.monsterhunter.com/showcase/202512/en-us/

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