Capcom has confirmed that physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB update to play.
If you pre-ordered the digital edition, you can download the latest update right now, ensuring you're ready when the game launches on February 28, Capcom noted in a social media announcement.
The advocacy group Does it play?, which supports physical media, stated that this update is not mandatory for offline play. However, the patch addresses several technical and visual issues that could affect the overall experience.
Capcom has not yet released specific details about the changes, improvements, or patch notes.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is the highly anticipated new installment in Capcom's massively popular monster-hunting video game series. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds gave it an 8/10, praising how the game continues to refine the series' gameplay while noting its approachable difficulty.
Visit our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? guide to see how much time IGN team members spent completing the game. Getting ready for the hunt? Explore our compilation of all confirmed monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds and our breakdown of the game's 14 weapon types.
