Capcom Cancels Monster Hunter Wilds Event Amid Harassment Fears

Capcom has withdrawn its planned technical presentation about Monster Hunter Wilds optimization from Japan's CEDEC 2025 conference, following reports of ongoing harassment targeting development team members.

Technical Deep Dive Cancelled Without Explanation

The cancelled session at Japan's premier Computer Entertainment Developers Conference would have examined performance optimization techniques using Monster Hunter Wilds as a case study, focusing on CPU/GPU workload distribution and memory management strategies.

While Capcom hasn't formally commented on the cancellation's cause, industry observers note troubling parallels with recent harassment incidents. Since Wilds' PC launch, developers have faced particularly harsh criticism regarding performance issues, despite committing to ongoing improvements.

Developer Harassment Reaches Critical Levels

Following Title Update 2's release - which aimed to address performance complaints - Capcom addressed continuing issues via Twitter/X while simultaneously publishing an unusual corporate statement condemning escalated harassment tactics.

The company revealed its staff have endured targeted threats through both social media and official support channels, prompting warnings about potential legal action against severe harassment cases. While player feedback remains valuable, Capcom emphasized such extreme behavior ultimately undermines improvement efforts.

Meanwhile, Wilds players continue enjoying Title Update 2's new content, particularly the fan-favorite Lagiacrus hunt, demonstrating the franchise's enduring appeal despite these challenges.

The canceled presentation's technical insights would have benefited the wider development community, making its loss particularly unfortunate amidst these circumstances.