Monster Hunter Wilds Physical Edition Will Have Big Day One Update

Capcom has officially confirmed that a day one update is required for all players who purchase the physical edition of Monster Hunter Wilds. The publisher announced on X that the update, approximately 15GB in size, will be necessary to play the game.

“Picking up a physical copy of Monster Hunter Wilds? Heads up, an update to the latest version of approximately 15GB is required to play. If you’ve preordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now,” Capcom stated.

Picking up a physical copy of Monster Hunter Wilds? Heads up, an update to the latest version of approximately 15GB is required to play. If you’ve preordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now. pic.twitter.com/uEQnijq3ST

— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) February 26, 2025

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Pre-loading is currently available for players across all platforms, including Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Capcom has also released a global launch time schedule to help players prepare for the game’s February 28 release.

Following the launch, players can look forward to limited-time event quests featuring special armor rewards. In addition, Capcom has outlined their post-launch update plan for Monster Hunter Wilds, which includes a first free title update scheduled for Spring 2025. This update will introduce the returning fan-favorite monster Mizutsune along with new event quests. A second title update is planned for Summer 2025, bringing an additional new monster and more event quests to the game.

We gave Monster Hunter Wilds a score of 10/10 in our review, noting that “Monster Hunter Wilds successfully refines the franchise’s tried-and-true formula while pushing it in a more immersive direction. The game excels in creating a breathing, dynamic world that responds to time and weather changes, making each hunt feel unique.”

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