Capcom to Crack Down on Monster Hunter Wilds Cheaters Before Title Update 1

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to receive its first Title Update tomorrow, introducing quests that encourage players to compete for the fastest clear times. In response to this update, Capcom has issued a stern warning against cheating and the use of external tools to manipulate rankings.

In a recent post on the Monster Hunter account on X/Twitter, Capcom stated, "To ensure a fun and fair experience for our players, we will take action against accounts participating in fraudulent ranking activity, such as the use of cheating or external tools. Accounts deemed to be in breach of this may be suspended, or have restrictions placed on them, such as being unable to receive rewards from these quests."

Capcom has also emphasized that players who participate in multiplayer hunts with cheaters risk having their quest completion times invalidated and their "right to rewards" revoked for the entire party. The company advised, "Please take caution to avoid playing multiplayer with those who are engaging in prohibited activity, or those you suspect of such." They encourage players to report any instances of cheating they encounter during quests.

The new quests will offer cosmetic pendants as rewards, some of which will be distributed to all participants, while others will be awarded based on Completion Time or the hunter's ranking. This heightened focus on fair play is understandable, given the potential impact of cheating on rewards and completion times.

The Time-Based Competition Quests will be accessible through the new Arena Quest Counter in the Grand Hub in Suja, which players can unlock by completing a special tutorial mission. Make sure to head there once Title Update 1 goes live tomorrow in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more details, you can check out the Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 patch notes.

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