The verdict will be revealed on June 26! Can “Monster Hunter: Wilderness” make a comeback?
“Monster Hunter: Wilderness” is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated games this year. However, recent overwhelming negative reviews on Steam starkly contrast with the initial hype, with the current positive rating on Steam at only 17%. Players mainly criticize the PC version for poor optimization, thin content, and a lack of monster variety, leading to a disastrous reception.
Despite the troubling situation, the core quality of the game remains solid. All issues are fixable and differ greatly from inherently flawed games like “Eye of the Heart.” Although Capcom has not yet responded directly, the “Capcom Spotlight” livestream scheduled for June 26 hints at upcoming news: alongside promoting new titles like “Resident Evil 9: Requiem” and “Reality and Illusion,” the company will specifically reveal the latest update information for “Monster Hunter: Wilderness.”
This explicit mention carries significant meaning. Considering that the “Iceborne” DLC for “Monster Hunter: World” was released a year and a half after the base game, it is too early to announce expansion content now. A more reasonable explanation is that Capcom is listening to the community and preparing patches to address current controversies.
If the livestream avoids this topic, it will likely trigger stronger public backlash. However, based on Capcom’s recent management of the “Resident Evil” remakes and the ongoing updates for “Monster Hunter: World,” there is reason to remain cautiously optimistic.
This livestream will be a crucial test of Capcom’s sincerity. If they confront the issues head-on, leveraging their extensive operational experience, “Monster Hunter: Wilderness” still has the potential to turn things around against the odds.
