Physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB update to play, Capcom has said.

If you’ve pre-ordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now so you’re good to go when Monster Hunter Wilds goes live on February 28, Capcom added in a social media post.

Social media account Does it play?, which advocates for physical media, said this update is not required to play offline, but this patch looks to improve a few shortcomings on the technical/visual side that can certainly impact your enjoyment.”

Capcom has yet to announce details of any changes or improvements, or patch notes.

Monster Hunter Wilds is of course Capcom’s hotly anticipated next game in its hugely successful monster hunting video game franchise. IGN’s Monster Hunter Wilds review returned an 8/10. We said: “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.”

Check out IGN’s How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to find out how long it took various members of the IGN team to beat the game.

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