Capcom to Crack Down on Monster Hunter Wilds Cheaters Before Update

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to receive its first Title Update tomorrow, featuring exciting new quests that encourage players to compete for the fastest clear times. In anticipation of this update, Capcom has issued a firm warning to its community about the consequences of cheating. The developer made it clear through a post on the Monster Hunter account on X/Twitter that it will actively combat any fraudulent ranking activity, including the use of cheating tools or external aids.

Capcom's statement was direct and to the point: "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." This means that players found cheating could face account suspension or restrictions, potentially losing out on quest rewards.

Moreover, Capcom highlighted that the impact of cheating extends beyond the individual cheater. Players participating in multiplayer hunts alongside cheaters risk invalidating their quest completion times and losing their "right to rewards." Capcom advises players to be cautious and avoid playing with those engaging in or suspected of prohibited activities. They also encourage reporting any instances of fraudulent behavior encountered during quests.

The new quests introduced in Title Update 1 will offer attractive rewards in the form of cosmetic pendants. Some of these rewards will be available to all participants, while others will be awarded based on Completion Time or the hunter's ranking. This makes Capcom's stringent stance on cheating understandable, as it aims to maintain the integrity of these rewards and the competitive spirit of the game.

These Time-Based Competition Quests will be accessible via the new Arena Quest Counter in the Grand Hub in Suja. To participate, players must first complete a special tutorial mission to unlock the Grand Hub. Be sure to prioritize this once Title Update 1 goes live tomorrow in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 patch notes.

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