Monster Hunter Wildsis easily one of the best games so far this year, but its recent reviews paint a different picture.Monster Hunter Wild’s recent Steam reviews are “Overwhelmingly Negative"for a variety of reasons, including a lack of PC optimization, lackluster content and monsters, and a plethora of others issues. The sad part is that this release has fallen from great heights as it initially launched as one of the best-received games (with a few criticisms, of course) in the franchise.
Thus far, it seems manyMonster Hunter Wildsfans are not hopeful about its future. Anytime these issues are prolonged in such a way, it’s a natural reaction. The good news is that, at its core,Monster Hunter Wildsis still a good game. Nothing in it is so broken that it can’t be fixed, unlike other recent games such asMindsEye(which may be getting a sequel). While Capcom has not yet addressed these issues, there’s a clear indication it will soon.
Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Should Keep an Eye on June 26
Taking place on June 26 at 3pm PT/6pm ET is the Capcom Spotlight, with it focusing onStreet Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, andMonster Hunter Wilds. These games are all confirmed, and the logical conclusion is that it will largely focus onResident Evil RequiemandPragmataas Capcom’s major upcoming releases. However, it’s worth noting thatthe Capcom Spotlight pagegives special billing toMonster Hunter Wilds. Below images of each of these games is an important message:
“The Capcom Spotlight is a digital event that brings you the latest news from Capcom! We will be presenting the latest news on highly anticipated upcoming Capcom titles along with developer interviews. Please look forward to information regarding the newest update for Monster Hunter Wilds as well.”
While the other games are generalized instead of outright named, it specifically mentions anupdate forMonster Hunter Wilds. Marketing 101 is to name names when referencing games, so the fact thatMonster Hunter Wildsis outright named instead of the others is a good sign. Plus, putting the spotlight on an update shows that Capcom is listening to the complaints of fans. Cynics could, in theory, think this Spotlight is going to show off new DLC or an expansion, but given thatIcebornecame out a year and a half after the base game, it is far too early for that. Capcom clearly intends to discuss an update, and knowing what’s going on in the community right now, it doesn’t seem content to ignore the issue. It’s putting the spotlight on it, in fact.
Of course, if theCapcom Spotlight Monster Hunter Wilds updatedoesn’t address any of these issues, even obliquely, then it’s going to come across as incredibly tone-deaf. That would make June 26 a disastrous day for the community, but if any company has earned the benefit of the doubt, it’s Capcom.
Among other issues, this update needs to at least look at optimization, available monsters and content, or endgame. Even one would indicate Capcom is working on addressing complaints, but arguably, the biggest game-change would beMonster Hunter Wilds' endgame.
Capcom’s Hot Streak Isn’t for Nothing, and Bets Are It’ll Apply to MH Wilds
Recent Capcom games have been on a veritable hot streak, especially when factoring in the success of itsResident Evil remake games. However, in all of that is a legacy of strong support as well.Monster Hunter Wildscan look at the robust post-launch support Capcom delivered forMonster Hunter Worldand recall the proof in the pudding themselves. There is no reason to think this is changing.
Combine this history with this Spotlight, and sure, it’s a pivotal moment for Capcom and future updates forMonster Hunter Wilds. If it were to somehow show up, discuss thisMH Wildsupdate, not address the controversy at all, and leave all these issues on the table, it could be a disaster. But Capcom has earned the benefit of the doubt to wait five days to see what this Spotlight is going to discuss. Assuming this update addressesplayer issues inMonster Hunter Wilds, then it’s Capcom just being Capcom, and fans can expect nothing but the best for MH Wilds moving forward. Time will tell, of course, but there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful.
