Monster Hunter Wilds, which saw a significant drop in reputation due to a combination of performance and content issues, has announced a series of major optimization updates.

Capcom hosted its Monster Hunter Showcase on the 11th, sharing fresh news on both 'Monster Hunter Stories' and 'Monster Hunter Wilds'. The real talking point was the roadmap for fixing the PC version. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto offered a sincere apology to PC players enduring frequent crashes and erratic frame rates, confirming that a series of optimization patches will kick off starting with the fourth update on the 16th.

The first step is Title Update 4 arriving on the 16th, which provides CPU and GPU optimizations across all platforms. This update will include improvements in processing times, reduced system load, and lower memory usage.

Following this, a Steam-exclusive patch is scheduled for January. This will include platform-specific processing tweaks, new options to lighten the load, and a review of graphics presets. The final optimization arrives in February with version 1.041, which focuses on further efficiency, including polygon mesh quality levels for 3D models.

Alongside these promises, the return of the Elder Dragon 'Gogmazios' was announced. New gameplay features such as 'Limit Break Enhancement', high-difficulty quests, and hunting practice missions are also on the way. Additionally, a winter seasonal event will run from the 19th through to January 14th, and the permanent event quest 'Arch-Tempered Zinogre' will arrive on Christmas Eve, the 24th.

Meanwhile, Capcom announced that 'Monster Hunter Stories 3: Crossroads of Fate' is slated for release on March 13 next year, introducing a new monster rearing system called 'Rewilding' along with various other new features.