Monster Hunter Wilds' free Switch 2 demo fixes a frustrating black-screen delay
The free Monster Hunter Wilds demo on Nintendo Switch 2 has a new update that should make returning to the HOME Menu less troublesome for some players. Capcom says it has fixed a delay that could leave the screen black for longer than intended when using 120 Hz output.
There is also a fix for character creation: settings that did not always appear correctly in an early flashback scene should now be applied. Both changes arrived in demo version 1.0.2 on November 13.
The 120 Hz detail is easy to misread, so it is worth being clear. Capcom is describing a problem when returning to the console menu on a compatible display with 120 Hz output enabled. The notes do not say the update makes the game run at 120 frames per second.
The demo includes character creation, and your hunter can carry over to the full Switch 2 game. Image: Capcom / Nintendo
What the new demo update fixes
Capcom's demo notes say the black-screen delay could occur while the game was still running and a player returned to HOME. The issue applied when the console's 120 Hz output was enabled on a display that supports it.
The other fix affects the flashback immediately after character creation. Some customisation settings could fail to appear correctly in that scene, which is not quite the introduction you want after spending time designing your hunter.
If you already have the demo installed, check that it has updated before your next session. On the Switch 2 HOME Menu, select the demo, press the plus or minus button and use the software update option to check over the internet.
The Switch 2 demo supports local wireless play with up to four hunters. Image: Capcom / Nintendo
Your demo progress can follow you into the full game
The Prologue Demo lets you create a hunter and Palico and play the opening of the story through Chapter 1-3, “To the Forest.” Nintendo says you can transfer your character and progress to the full Switch 2 version when it arrives on December 4.
You can also hunt locally with up to three other people. Each player needs their own Switch 2 and a copy of the demo. The demo does not offer online play, although the full game is planned to support online multiplayer and cross-play. Nintendo says online multiplayer in the full game requires a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.
If you want to try it before deciding, the demo is free to download from the Nintendo eShop. Your progress is worth keeping if you think you might continue with the full release.
Nintendo also shows a separate digital Gold Edition with additional downloadable content. Image: Capcom / Nintendo
There is a physical edition on the way
Amazon lists a Switch 2 Deluxe Edition for preorder. It includes the base game and a voucher for cosmetic extras. The physical edition uses a game-key card, so the full game must be downloaded; check the storage and internet requirements before ordering.
Nintendo also lists digital editions, including a separate Gold Edition with additional downloadable content. The free demo is separate from either purchase, and the full Switch 2 game is not out until December 4.
Image credits: Capcom and Nintendo.
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