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Monster Hunter Wilds has just received a significant PC update, and early reports suggest this is the optimization breakthrough players have been waiting for.
Capcom detailed the technical adjustments in a recent Steam community update. One of the most peculiar issues addressed was a bug where players who owned all available DLC experienced increased CPU strain while at the Support Desk in Base Camp or the Grand Hub. Capcom admitted this was an unintentional glitch and confirmed that it has been fully resolved in this latest build.
The patch introduces several vital technical enhancements, including refined texture streaming and updates to the high-resolution texture pack designed to lower VRAM consumption. Additionally, the developers have optimized “shader warming” processes that occur in the background, which should noticeably decrease the overall load on the CPU. To give players more control, a new CPU-specific settings tab has been added, alongside adjusted graphics presets for better out-of-the-box performance.
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Capcom also offered a glimpse into the future, revealing that another patch is slated for February 18, 2026. This upcoming update will focus on reducing GPU overhead by implementing new Level of Detail (LOD) quality settings for 3D polygon meshes. By swapping in lower-resolution models for objects far from the camera, the game aims to maintain visual fidelity while boosting frame stability.
While previous updates left some fans wanting more, the reception to Version 1.040.03.01 has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic.
After getting the latest update, this game runs like butter! It is incredible how much more immersive the experience is with stable, high-quality graphics. I’m hitting a consistent 60 to 70 FPS on High settings throughout the entire hunt. Capcom actually did it!
— Monster Hunter Fan (@MidnightBoshi) January 28, 2026
Prominent community voices have echoed this sentiment. User MidnightBoshi noted that the game achieved impressive fluidity, finally allowing players to enjoy the “High” graphics preset without performance dips. Other players reported that their frame rates nearly doubled, jumping from a sluggish 40 FPS to a smooth 70 FPS after installing the update.
Perhaps most surprisingly, some users are reporting that Monster Hunter Wilds is now “genuinely playable” on the Steam Deck. Given that even high-end desktops struggled with the title at launch, this level of optimization is a massive win for the handheld community. If this trajectory continues, performance woes may soon be a distant memory by the time an inevitable expansion arrives.
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Despite its technical hurdles, Monster Hunter Wilds has already surpassed 11 million copies sold. While it remains a massive success, it faces healthy internal competition from Capcom’s other legendary franchises like Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.
Source: gamesradar.com
