6 Reasons Title Update 4 Could Be the Turning Point for Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds has had a rough time keeping its player count high, and that's for good reason. Not that Monster Hunter Wilds is a bad game, because it's not, but it has been facing some serious issues that are turning its playerbase away. Some examples include balancing problems, not enough monsters, PC performance problems, and more.

However, the Title 4 update for Monster Hunter Wilds brings a whole plethora of improvements that aim to keep current players engaged longer and bring back other players that may have moved on. It's, without a doubt, the best title update for the game so far and may be the turning point it needed.

There are six key reasons as to why the Title 4 update is so important to Monster Hunter Wilds. Read further to learn the reasons as to why the title 4 update could be the turning point for Monster Hunter WIlds.

6 The Monster Roster Feels Complete

It Finally Feels Like a Full House

While Monster Hunter Wilds was fantastic at launch, there was one major problem: it didn’t have a ton of monsters to hunt. Even though everyone knew that Capcom was going to be adding more monsters throughout the year, the starting roster was still shockingly low (lower than Monster Hunter World). However, with the Title 4 update adding more monsters, we are finally reaching the point where it feels like we have a sufficient number.

In addition to the monsters added in previous title updates, Title 4 has added additional 9-star monsters to hunt down, adding a new layer of challenge. Additionally, Arch-Tempered Jin Dihaad is now available, so one of the most cinematic fights has just gotten much more challenging. Lastly, Gogmazios is now available, an Elder Dragon that was first introduced in Monster Hunter 4. As you can see, there is now way more to hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds, which is a big turning point for the game.

5 Transcending

New Feature

Title update 4 in Monster Hunter Wilds has brought a whole new feature called "Transcending." This mechanic allows players to upgrade armor pieces even further than before, by increasing the maximum Armor Sphere limit. This is a great addition as it makes the endgame actually worth it, since it will now take longer to reach the highest level of armor players can earn. The worst part about Monster Hunter games is reaching a point where hunting doesn't really feel worth it anymore due to reaching maximum potential. Transcending fixes that.

Additionally, Transcending also enhances decoration slots for rarity 5 and 6 armor pieces. Overall, this makes hunters stronger for endgame content, giving players a better chance against 9-star monsters. In other words, having this feature is a huge turning point for Monster Hunter Wilds, since now players have a reason to constantly grind for Armor Spheres and decorations for Transcending, adding to the overall endgame loop.

4 Weapon Buffs and Balancing

More Fair Across the Board

The great part about Monster Hunter games is that there is a weapon for everyone, and each player can create pretty unique builds. However, Monster Hunter Wilds has had some major issues with balancing across weapons, where some weapons were way too weak and were pretty much useless compared to other options. This is a problem, considering that having unbalanced weapons will lead to some players having a major disadvantage when picking their favorite weapon type.

The latest title update in Monster Hunter Wilds has made changes to some weapons and buffed them so they are more in line with higher-performing options. This is a great adjustment, as now all players can stick to their preferred playstyle and not have to make any changes to their arsenal. It ensures that players can play the way they want to. Weapon balancing is extremely important in a game like Monster Hunter Wilds, and it’s great to see that the title 4 update had a focus on it.

3 Gogma Artian Weapons

Artian Weapons Have Never Felt So Good

The Artian Weapons are a great feature of Monster Hunter Wilds. However, they felt very limited, and it felt like they could never reach their full potential. Luckily, with Title update 4, Capcom has added Gogma Artian Weapons, which are essentially stronger versions of the base Artian Weapons. These weapons can be crafted with Gogmazios parts and level 8 Artian Weapons, which both take a good amount of time to acquire. This gives players a whole new reason to grind more and a new objective to work toward.

Even better is that Gogma Artian Weapons actually have style, unlike the plain white and silver color of the base Artian Weapons. This allows players to add more personality to their hunters. Gogma Weapons come equipped with one Set Bonus Skill and one Group Skill, which are chosen at random when crafting. Fortunately, if you aren't a fan of the bonuses on your weapon, you can amend fully reinforced Gogma Weapons to reset their skills.

2 Quality of Life Improvements

Slight Adjustments Do Wonders

The most important addition to any Monster Hunter game is quality-of-life improvements. Since each Monster Hunter game is intended to last for years until the next one is released, improvements that enhance the overall feel of the game can contribute to its longevity. Luckily, the Title 4 update in Monster Hunter Wilds has added some great quality-of-life improvements that will make you want to play even longer.

For starters, the Title 4 update added new sorting tools for both the Quest Counter and Artian Weapons, making the menu easier to navigate quickly. Some other examples include adjusted monster icons for visibility, an increase in the amount of smelting points you receive at the Smelting Foundry, and even raising the time limit for quests that require hunting multiple targets. These are all very welcome additions.

1 Performance Improvements

It's About Time

The biggest complaint by PC players is Monster Hunter Wilds’ atrocious performance on Steam. While Wilds runs perfectly fine for me on PlayStation 5, I couldn’t play very long on Steam due to the terrible stuttering, frame rate dips, and screen tearing. The good news is that Capcom finally addressed this issue with some conviction in a Title update 4 video on YouTube, mentioning that it's their focus to improve PC performance.

While performance on PC isn’t perfect now with the Title 4 update, it is definitely better than before. Since terrible performance is the main roadblock to players really loving this game on Steam, this patch was a must, and it’s nice to see that Capcom is finally trying harder at fixing it. Still, Capcom has plenty of work ahead of it, and there are still fixes that need to be addressed. So, if you have a choice between PC and Console, I recommend the latter for now.