Monster Hunter Wilds has been out in the wild for over four weeks now, but Capcom is still cooking up a storm. The latest update, Title Update 1, brings a gathering hub called Mizutsune and arena quests. But that’s not all – director Yuya Tokuda has dropped a massive blog post to commemorate the game’s 10 million copy sales milestone.
Tokuda acknowledges some of the PC performance issues that have been plaguing players, including a Mixed Steam rating due to optimization problems. However, he assures that this is an ongoing process and that Capcom will continue to make improvements. Some of the fixes include reducing VRAM usage and upgrading to DirectStorage on Steam.
Perhaps the most exciting news for fashionistas like yours truly is the introduction of layered weapons – something that was missing from Monster Hunter World and Rise’s expansions. Tokuda hasn’t given a specific timeframe for when we can expect these new features, but it seems they’ll be included in a future update.
Fans have been clamoring for layered weapons since the release of Artian-style swords with their dull, rusted look. Tokuda promises that more information on this will come later. For now, it’s nice to know that something is being done about the aesthetics.
Tokuda also touches on other issues like Corrupted Mantle nerfing and Hammer weapon adjustments. PC players can expect UI/UX improvements, game stability on Steam, and balance adjustments. While it’s not a comprehensive list, it’s a step in the right direction for the game.
With the roadmap laid out until May, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates before a major patch comes this summer. The anticipation is real, especially with layered weapons finally getting some attention. Will we see DLC or expansions next year? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – Capcom’s putting in the work to make Monster Hunter Wilds shine.
Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/monster-hunter-wilds-will-finally-let-players-transmog-their-ugly-artian-weapons-and-theres-been-some-much-needed-acknowledgement-of-pc-performance-problems