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

Capcom Addresses Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Issues

Monster Hunter Wilds' Steam launch has been met with a "mixed" user review rating due to performance problems. In response, Capcom has offered official troubleshooting advice for PC players.

The company recommends Steam users take the following steps to address initial issues: update graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust in-game settings. Capcom acknowledged player concerns via a tweet, thanking players for their patience and support.

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization issues, with one user describing the optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," suggesting a wait for a more stable release. Another review stated that performance is "absolutely atrocious" and even worse than the beta.

To assist players, Capcom released a comprehensive "Troubleshooting & Known Issues" guide, urging users to follow these steps to rule out problems with their PC, Steam, or game files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting Guide:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum requirements.
• Update Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers.
• Windows Updates: Install the latest Windows updates and programs.
• Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, try a clean video driver installation.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version (refer to Microsoft support for instructions).
• Antivirus Exceptions: Add the game's folder and files (default path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds) and Steam.exe (default path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam) to your antivirus exception list.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam.exe and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam's properties menu. (Note: Ignoring failed verification of local configuration files is safe).
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled.
• Steam Community Resources: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional solutions.

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

For players seeking to enhance their gameplay experience, IGN's review (8/10) highlights the game's improvements while noting a lack of significant challenge. Additional resources available include guides on lesser-known game mechanics, weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and beta character transfer instructions.