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

Capcom has offered official troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds PC players on Steam following a mixed user review response due to performance issues. The company suggests updating graphics drivers, disabling compatibility mode, and adjusting 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," noting that while demanding games require upgrades, Wilds' performance is "absurd." The reviewer suggests waiting for a more stable release. Another negative review echoes these concerns, stating the game runs "even worse than the beta."

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

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game doesn't run smoothly, try these steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers.
• Windows Updates: Check for and install the latest Windows updates and programs.
• Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, try a clean installation of your video drivers.
• 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 exception/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 for Steam: Run Steam.exe as administrator.
• Administrator Mode: Log into your PC in administrator mode and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify Game Files on Steam:
  1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
  2. Right-click the game in your Library, select "Properties."
  3. Go to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
  4. (Note: Ignoring messages about failed verification of local configuration files is safe.)
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe (located in the default path above) and Steam.exe (located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam) if enabled.
• Steam Community Troubleshooting: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional steps.

Despite these launch performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved remarkable success, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it among Steam's top 10 most-played games ever.

For further assistance, consult guides on aspects of the game not explicitly covered in the tutorial, including a guide to all 14 weapon types and information on transferring beta characters. IGN's review scored the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of challenge.