Maintenance Overview for Monster Hunter Wilds
- Scheduled maintenance begins on March 31, with significant interruptions expected on April 3, leading up to the first major update.
- Players will face new challenges with the introduction of powerful monsters, including an enhanced version of Mizutsune.
In preparation for its inaugural major title update, Monster Hunter Wilds will temporarily go offline, starting with maintenance on March 31 and culminating in significant downtime on April 3.
Launched on February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds marks the latest addition to Capcom’s renowned RPG series, introducing players to thrilling new content. Among its features, players can now carry up to two weapons by utilizing Seikrets for gear swapping. Less than a week after its release, sales skyrocketed past 8 million copies, making it Capcom’s fastest-selling title ever. Ongoing updates following its release cater to enhancing player experiences as they engage in monster hunting.
The first major title update leads to a planned downtime, where players may experience server errors starting at 12am PT on March 31, 2025. However, the most extended outage will occur on April 3, from approximately 3pm PT to 8pm PT, disabling online features such as multiplayer. The first major title update, known as TU1, is set to launch immediately after maintenance concludes, potentially exceeding the anticipated five-hour downtime. Players are encouraged to collect their Login Bonuses and review their Limited Bounties prior to maintenance to prevent missing out on essential rewards.
Downtime Details for Title Update 1
“Heads up, hunters. To prepare for the release of TU1 on April 3, 8pm PT/April 4, 4am BST, server maintenance will be performed as follows: 1. March 31, 12am PT – players may encounter a very brief period of server errors at this time. 2. April 3, 3pm PT to 8pm PT – online functions such as multiplayer will be unavailable.” – Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) March 28, 2025
- March 31, 12am PT: Players may face quick server errors.
- April 3, 3pm PT – 8pm PT: Server maintenance will restrict online access, including multiplayer functionalities.
Once the servers are back online, Monster Hunter Wilds will welcome players with its first major title update, featuring a host of new monsters to hunt. Notably, the update introduces a more formidable Mizutsune, surpassing the previous tier of Tempered monsters, thereby elevating the challenge for experienced hunters.
In addition to new monsters, the update promises enhancements to the gameplay experience beyond the typical base camps. Features such as a shared canteen for hunters, an arena with a competitive leaderboard, and engaging mini-games including arm wrestling and Barrel Bowling are also set to be introduced, ensuring diverse gameplay options for all players.