Insect Glaive users should no longer find themselves frozen after executing its Offset Attack, among other notable fixes

A new update for Monster Hunter Wilds is live, addressing various bugs, Smithy issues, and more. Perhaps most notable is a fix for a blocker in Chapter 5-2, which could stop story progression. Another issue that prevented features like the Ingredient Center and “Grill a Meal” from being unlocked has also been fixed.

As for combat, a weapon skill accidentally activating when using a mantle has been fixed. The same goes for an issue causing the Lance’s Power Guard to glow red but not provide the benefit. Another bug that would cause Insect Glaive users to freeze after using its Offset Attack has also been remedied.

Check out the full patch notes for more details, though Capcom notes that you need to restart your game to apply the fixes. It also noted ongoing issues like a network error when using the SOS flare after a quest begins and Palico blunt weapons not inflicting stun and exhaust, though there’s no ETA on fixes.

Ver. 1.000.04.00 Patch Notes

Issues that have been addressed as of March 4, 2025:

• The “Grill a Meal” and “Ingredient Center” features cannot be unlocked even after meeting the progress criteria.
• When heading to Azuz during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 “Toward Fervent Fields,” players keep falling through the map.
• The Monster Field Guide cannot be accessed.
• During Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 “A World Turned Upside Down,” an NPC may not appear, preventing further progression.
• At the Smithy, an issue may occur where tutorials are repeatedly shown, disabling certain options in the menu.
• When guarding a monster’s attack with a lance using Power Guard under certain conditions, the weapon flashes in red but the effect is not activated
• When using a mantle, a Weapon Equipment Skill may mistakenly be activated.
• Some effects may be displayed continuously when using certain skills, such as Peak Performance and Self-Improvement.
• When successfully preforming an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive’s Descending Slash under certain conditions, the hunter freezes and becomes unresponsive to any controls.
• Addressed issues that occurred under certain conditions with screen rendering and causing force quits.

*You must close the game to apply the fix. Please ensure you restart the game after updating your game to Ver. 1.000.04.00. (This can be confirmed at the title screen.)