Capcom has delivered a firm warning to players of Monster Hunter Wilds about the consequences of cheating on its ranked leaderboards. As the game prepares for its first title update, the company stated:

“Hunters, TU1 brings with it quest types where you can compete for the fastest time for both leaderboard position[s] and cosmetic pendant rewards.” Translation: Hunters, TU1 offers quests to compete for the fastest times on leaderboards and rewards.

In a reminder to all players, Capcom also stated that those involved in fraudulent activities, such as cheating or using external tools, may face account suspensions and restrictions.

Despite these warnings, reports have surfaced of various players cheating, with completion times being unreasonably low, suggesting extensive exploits, particularly on PC where cheating tools are more accessible.

One instance on social media highlighted a player achieving a zero-second completion time, reflecting blatant cheating. As expectations loom high due to Capcom’s recent updates, the gaming community continues to express concern over the integrity of the leaderboard system.

Capcom’s reactive stance could lead to unfair punishments for some players while allowing others to exploit the system. This ongoing situation opens discussions about the necessity of a robust anti-cheat system similar to those used in other competitive environments.