Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Review Rating, Capcom Issues Monster Hunter Wilds PC Troubleshooting Guide

Capcom addresses Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance issues. The game's Steam launch received a "mixed" user review rating due to reported performance problems. Capcom advises players experiencing issues to try the following: update graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust in-game settings.

A helpful Steam review criticizes the game's optimization, describing it as "the worst [the reviewer has] ever seen," suggesting a wait for a more stable release. Another negative review echoes these concerns, stating performance is "absolutely atrocious" and worse than the beta.

To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide, urging users to follow these steps to identify and resolve potential issues:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting Guide:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum specifications.
• Update Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers.
• Windows Updates: Install the latest Windows updates and programs.
• Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, perform a clean video driver installation.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version (see Microsoft support for instructions).
• Antivirus Exceptions: Add the game's folder (default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds) and MonsterHunterWilds.exe, as well as Steam.exe (default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe), to your antivirus exclusion list.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam and MonsterHunterWilds.exe with administrator privileges.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam's properties menu (ignore any warnings about local configuration files).
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled.
• Steam Community Resources: Consult the official troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional solutions.

Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds achieved nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it in Steam's top 10 most-played games.

IGN's review scored the game an 8/10, praising its improved gameplay but noting a lack of challenge. Further resources for players include guides on hidden game mechanics, weapon types, a walkthrough, multiplayer instructions, and beta character transfer information.