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

Capcom has offered troubleshooting advice to Steam players of Monster Hunter Wilds following mixed user reviews citing performance issues. The company recommends updating graphics drivers, disabling compatibility mode, and readjusting in-game settings as initial troubleshooting steps. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom tweeted.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization problems. One highly-rated negative review describes the game's optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," suggesting players consider waiting for improvements. Another review echoes these sentiments, stating performance is "absolutely atrocious" and even worse than the beta.

To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing potential PC, Steam, and game file issues. They advise users to take the following steps:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game isn't running smoothly, try these steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum specifications.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
• Windows Updates: Check for and install the latest Windows updates. Consider a clean video driver installation if problems persist.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version. (See Microsoft support for instructions.)
• Antivirus Exceptions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus exclusion list.
  • Default Paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
  • Also add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam's properties (Library > right-click game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files). Ignore any warnings about local configuration files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe (located in the default path above) and Steam.exe (located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam).
• Steam Community Thread: Consult the official troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional solutions.

Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a remarkable launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it among Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time.

For a smoother gaming experience, consider these resources: a guide highlighting aspects Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't explicitly explain, a guide to all 14 weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions for transferring beta character data.

IGN awarded Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of significant challenge.