The Biggest Monster Hunter Complaint Has Finally Been Solved In Wilds’ Latest Update

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Since its release nearly a year ago, Monster Hunter Wilds, the newest installment in the popular Capcom series, has received a lot of criticism. Players, especially long-time fans, have pointed to problems with how the game runs, the absence of some popular monsters, and a new open-world system that felt different from previous games. While the game has improved with several updates, the latest patch aims to address one of the earliest complaints.

A recent update to Monster Hunter Wilds was actually made possible by players discovering an unusual behavior in how the game checks for downloadable content. This discovery led to a significant performance boost, eliminating many of the frame rate drops caused by constant DLC checks during loading screens. Now that Wilds runs more smoothly, future gameplay improvements and updates will be even more enjoyable during hunts.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ New Update Adds 10-Star Monsters & A New Arch-Tempered Challenge

A new update for Monster Hunter Wilds, launching on February 18, 2026, introduces Arch-Tempered Arkveld – a significantly tougher version of the game’s main monster. This follows previous updates that added extremely difficult Arch-Tempered monsters, eventually including all Apex monsters. Now, players can battle Arch-Tempered versions of Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, Jin Dahaad, and Arkveld for valuable, high-level rewards.

Players loved the challenging Arch-Tempered monsters added to the game, and they’ll continue to be available as special event quests in Monster Hunter Wilds due to popular demand. These powerful 9-Star monsters offer unique gear that lets players create even stronger builds with special bonuses and improved armor. It makes sense that Arkveld is one of these challenging monsters, and its addition ensures there’s a solid group of tough enemies for players to battle.

Concerns about the difficulty of Monster Hunter Wilds were already being debated with the introduction of 9-Star Arch-Tempered monsters, but Capcom is going even further to address those concerns. The game now includes 10-Star Arch-Tempered monsters, making all Apex monsters significantly more challenging. These new monsters have increased health and deal more damage, offering a true test of skill for even the most experienced players.

Players Now Have The Chance To Fight Multiple Arch-Tempered Monsters At The Same Time

Update 1.041 introduces more than just single-monster challenges. A new event quest, “Proof of a Hero,” is being added, and it’s likely the most difficult hunt in the game yet. This Monster Hunter Wilds quest requires players to defeat four monsters within the standard 50-minute time limit. It’s a challenging quest, limited to players with a Hunter Rank of 100 or higher, due to the sheer number of enemies faced.

This quest is incredibly challenging, featuring four of the toughest monsters in the game – all in their Arch-Tempered form. Even dedicated players might need several tries to succeed. To earn the biggest rewards and the most currency in the game, you’ll need to defeat Arch-Tempered Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and the new Arch-Tempered Arkveld within one hour. Luckily, the fight takes place in the Wounded Hollow arena, which prevents the monsters from escaping and wasting your time.

Permanent Event Quests Surrounding Higher Tier Monsters Will Keep The Difficulty High Forever

Once you’ve completed the 10-Star AT Arkveld mission in Monster Hunter Wilds and unlocked the four monster quest, it will always be available. You can replay it endlessly, letting you challenge the game’s toughest monsters and aim for the fastest completion times to earn the best rewards. This quest, along with others, provides a great way to test the limits of your strongest equipment and builds.

This update tackles the challenge of Monster Hunter Wilds head-on, perfectly positioning the game for its upcoming expansion. By making current monsters more powerful, it establishes a new standard for future creatures, similar to the expansions Iceborne and Sunbreak, and will ultimately expand the game’s content. This ensures the DLC is challenging right from the start, delivering the experience players have been hoping for.

Even after the new downloadable content is released, players will still face tough challenges with the existing monster quests and a new event quest that will always be available. This creates a more satisfying and complete experience in Monster Hunter Wilds that stays true to the series’ roots, offering fun and challenging missions that players will continue to enjoy as new content is added over time.

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2026-02-15 20:18