- Monster Hunter Wilds is now in much better shape than it was at launch, with a major change in the next patch removing the online requirements for Event Quests and Challenge Quests for the first time.
- Players won’t need to wait for a particular quest to return in rotation, allowing them to take on Wilds’ toughest hunts at their own pace.
- *KitGuru Says: Monster Hunter Wilds has improved significantly since launch. This change will make a big difference for players who prefer tackling hunts solo and don't want to schedule their game time around Capcom's own schedule.*
- There will be more free updates for Monster Hunter Wilds in the months ahead, leading up to the game’s major expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, which is coming in 2027.
Capcom's latest patch for Monster Hunter Wilds, version 1.042, marks a significant shift in gameplay by removing online requirements for Event and Challenge Quests.14
This update allows players to access all 25 previously released quests offline, enhancing the solo play experience.
Players can now tackle the game’s toughest challenges at their own pace, without the need to wait for specific quests to return in rotation.
KitGuru notes that this change is particularly beneficial for those who prefer solo gameplay and do not want to align their gaming schedules with Capcom's quest rotations.
The update is part of a series of improvements following a permanent price decrease for the game, indicating that Monster Hunter Wilds has significantly improved since its launch.
Looking ahead, Capcom has promised more free updates leading up to the major expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, set for release in 2027.
“Players can now tackle Wilds' toughest hunts at their own pace without waiting for quests to return in rotation. Additionally, Capcom plans more free updates leading to the major expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, set for 2027.”
