Monster Hunter Wilds has good news for PS5 Pro owners

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Summary

  • Monster Hunter Wilds will be enhanced for PS5 Pro via a patch on release day.
  • PS5 Pro support details will be shared later, but expect improved graphics and performance.
  • Positive reaction from PS5 Pro owners to Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds decision.



Capcom delivered good news for fans who bet on the PlayStation 5 Pro console, promising that Monster Hunter Wilds will receive support for console enhancements via a release day patch. The announcement was made during Capcom's Pre-Launch Community Update livestream event, where developers discussed improvements being made to the final version of Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of the launch on February 28, 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds is a first for the series, is the very first Monster Hunter title created from the ground up for the current generation of console hardware and PC. As such, Capcom promised to push the game's graphics and art forward in a way that wasn't possible with Monster Hunter Risewhich was originally created for the more limited hardware of the Nintendo Switch. The expectation is therefore extremely high, with Monster Hunter Wilds beta that breaks the Steam player record of the year. Players of the beta came away with strong impressions, both positive and negative, and didn't hesitate to share it with Capcom via social media and official feedback channels.


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Capcom seems to be taking that feedback into account and mentioning some desired changes in the works that will debut in the game on release day. The company also announced something else coveted by the game's PlayStation-based fans – support for the PlayStation 5 Pro, the improved version of the PS5 hardware that will be released in November 2024. Monster Hunter Wilds Pre-Launch Community Update stream, Capcom said that on launch day, the game will receive a Day-1 patch to add support for various PS5 Pro features. Capcom also took to social media to confirm the addition, posting on its official Twitter and Bluesky accounts.


Monster Hunter Wilds will be enhanced to PS5 Pro after day 1 patch


Unfortunately for impatient PS5 Pro owners, Capcom didn't specify exactly what form PS5 Pro support would take Monster Hunter Wilds would take Instead, the publisher said it will share more information about specific features or graphical improvements “at a later date.” But if other games that have PS5 Pro enhancements turn out to be illustrative, then PS5 Pro owners play Monster Hunter Wilds should expect fewer compromises when trying to reach the game's performance goals. Higher resolution or a nicer visual experience while maintaining a smoother frame rate are some of the advantages of the PS5 Pro Enhanced games.


Reaction to the announcement was generally positive, with many PS5 Pro-owning gamers (and some planning to buy a PS5 Pro) praising the decision. A few expressed relief, given that performance issues across all platforms hindered many players' ability to make the most of Monster Hunter Wilds open beta as early as November, even with a few days of early access for PS5 owners. Additionally, other major releases have been plagued by odd bugs and technical issues related to the PS5 Pro, suggesting that Sony's rollout of the hardware hasn't been free of wrinkles.

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