Monster Hunter Wilds patch 1.021 available soon

Capcom outlines limited PC fixes in patch 1.021 and maps a longer road for performance improvements tied to Title Update 3.

Monster Hunter Wilds Faces PC Performance Hurdles Ahead of Patch 1.021

Monster Hunter Wilds patch 1.021 is set to drop tomorrow. Capcom’s director Yuya Tokuda outlines a plan that moves endgame improvements from Title Update 3 into the new patch, adds weapon balance changes, and fixes a crash bug tied to certain gestures and connections. On PC, the update does not deliver the major performance boost players have been requesting but leverages existing work like DLSS4 and FSR4 compatibility from Title Update 2 and shader fixes.

Tokuda explains the challenge of increasing native frame rates without raising CPU usage, a problem that complicates performance gains. The team intends to address CPU load in Title Update 3 later this fall and push further mitigation in a winter update before tackling GPU usage. The patch aims to tide players over while the broader performance program unfolds.

Capcom’s approach shows a common tension in modern PC games: players want smoother frames now, but developers trade speed for stability. The patch roadmap signals that real, systemic performance work spans multiple updates, not a single fix.

The decision to weave endgame content earlier and delay CPU and GPU optimizations could affect player trust. If the performance work drags on, long-term success may depend on meaningful delivery and transparent communication.

Highlights

Capcom faces a long road to deliver a stable PC experience