Capcom Issues Stern Warning to Cheaters Before Monster Hunter Wilds Arena Quests Release

The highly anticipated update for Monster Hunter Wilds is just around the corner, and if you’re someone who loves an intense experience or thrives on speedrunning, this one’s for you. The game is introducing Arena Quests, which are basically time trials where your mission is to bring down monsters as quickly as possible. With Title Update 1 set to drop later this week, Capcom has made it clear they’re taking a hard stance against cheating in these quests, warning of account bans and suspensions for those who decide to break the rules.

Even with numerous big releases still on the horizon for this year, Monster Hunter Wilds has already made its mark as one of the standout PC games of 2025. The upcoming Title Update 1 is poised to make this incredible RPG even better, and the introduction of these competitive, time-sensitive quests is a major highlight. They require you to truly understand the game’s weaponry and monsters, pushing you to be as swift and efficient as possible. The faster you complete them, the bigger the rewards, and the chance to see your name on global leaderboards is up for grabs for those who excel in these new challenges.

At the heart of this update are the Arena Quests, which challenge either solo players or duos to defeat specific monsters quickly, but with a catch: you can only use a set selection of equipment. Choose your gear wisely and fine-tune your strategy before jumping in. Once you’re engaged in battle, there’s no turning back. Any beneficial effects or meal boosts will disappear, so you’ll need to rely on skill alone.

Additionally, the game will feature limited-time Challenge Quests with similar restrictions, as well as more relaxed Free Challenge Quests. These allow you to use any gear and play in teams of up to four, offering a bit more flexibility.

With tempting rewards on the line, and the need to maintain fair competition on those online leaderboards, Capcom has issued a stark warning to would-be cheaters. “To ensure a fun and fair experience for our players, we will take action against accounts participating in fraudulent ranking activity, such as using cheating or external tools,” the company stated. Accounts involved may face suspensions or have limitations imposed, making them ineligible to claim rewards from these quests.

Moreover, if any team member is caught cheating during a multiplayer hunt, the entire group’s completion time will be nullified, and rewards will be forfeited. It’s a reminder to steer clear of playing with those suspected of such activities.

While the prospect of heavy penalties should deter some from cheating, it’ll be intriguing to see how significant this issue becomes when Arena Quests launch. Ideally, the leaderboards will remain stable, shifting only due to outstanding performances and not due to the removal of bogus scores.

You can look forward to diving into Arena Quests and other time trial missions as part of Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 on the evening of Wednesday, April 3, if you’re in the PDT and EDT time zones. Players in the BST and CEST zones will see the update early on Thursday, April 4. While Capcom hasn’t specified exact times, these are the dates to keep an eye on.

If you’re just getting started with Monster Hunter Wilds, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide to all the monsters, as well as our expert tips on the best weapons in the game.

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