Summary
Capcom delivered good news for fans who shelled out for the PlayStation 5 Pro console, promising thatMonster Hunter Wildswill receive support for the console’s enhancements via a release day patch. The announcement was made during Capcom’s Pre-Launch Community Update live stream event, in which developers discussed improvements being made to the final version ofMonster Hunter Wildsahead of its May 08, 2025 launch.
Monster Hunter Wildsis a first for the series, being the very firstMonster Huntertitle made from the ground up for the current generation of console hardware and PC. As such, Capcom’s promised to push the game’s visuals and art forward in a way that wasn’t possible withMonster Hunter Rise, which was originally conceived for the more limited hardware of the Nintendo Switch. Anticipation is thus extremely high, with theMonster Hunter Wildsbeta breaking Steam player recordsfor 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.
Capcom appears to be taking that feedback into account, mentioning some desired changes in the works that will debut in the game on release day. The company also announced something else sought-after by the game’s PlayStation-based fans - support for thePlayStation 5 Pro, the enhanced version of the PS5 hardware released in November 2024. During theMonster Hunter WildsPre-Launch Community Update stream, Capcom said that on launch day the game will receive a day-one 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 PS5 Pro Enhanced After Day 1 Patch
Unfortunately for impatient PS5 Pro owners, Capcom did not detail exactly what form the PS5 Pro support inMonster Hunter Wildswould take. The publisher instead said that it will share more details on specific features or graphical enhancements “at a later date.” However, if othergames that feature PS5 Pro enhancementsprove illustrative, then PS5 Pro owners who playMonster Hunter Wildsshould expect fewer compromises when trying to hit the game’s performance targets. Higher resolution or a better-looking visual experience while maintaining a smoother framerate are among some of the benefits PS5 Pro Enhanced games have enjoyed.
Reaction to the announcement was generally positive, with many PS5 Pro-owning players (and some who plan to purchase a PS5 Pro) praising the decision. A few expressed relief, given that performance issues on all platforms hindered many players' ability toget the most out of theMonster Hunter Wildsopen betaback in November, even with a few days of earlier access for PS5 owners. Additionally, other major releases have suffered from odd bugs and technical issues related to the PS5 Pro, suggesting that Sony’s rollout of the hardware hasn’t been free of wrinkles.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
