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

Capcom has released official troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds PC players on Steam following a mixed user review response due to performance issues. The company suggests Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust in-game settings to resolve initial problems. "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 helpful review describes Monster Hunter Wilds as having "the worst optimization I've ever seen," citing the demanding nature of modern games but arguing the performance issues are "inexcusable." The reviewer suggests waiting for a more stable release. Another negative review echoes these sentiments, stating the game runs "even worse than the beta."

To assist Steam users, Capcom published a troubleshooting guide offering potential solutions. They urge PC players to follow these steps to rule out problems with their PC, Steam, or game files.

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

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

• Verify Minimum System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the game's minimum specifications.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
• Windows Updates: Check for and install the latest Windows updates.
• 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 program's exceptions/exclusion list.
  • Default Paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
  • Add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe to your antivirus exceptions as well.
• Administrator Privileges for Steam: Run Steam.exe as administrator.
• Administrator Mode for Game: 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." (Ignore any messages about local configuration files failing to verify.)
• 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 performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a strong launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it among Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time.

For further assistance, explore guides covering hidden game mechanics, weapon types, walkthroughs, multiplayer, and beta character transfer. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of challenge.