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 reception 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," suggesting players consider waiting for improvements. Another echoed these concerns, stating performance is "absolutely atrocious" and worse than the beta.

To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing common issues. They urge PC users to follow these steps to identify potential problems with their system, Steam installation, or game files:

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.
• Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, consider a clean installation of your graphics 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 exclusion list.
  • Default Paths:
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
    • 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.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam (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 game directory) and Steam.exe if enabled.
• Steam Community Thread: Consult the official 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.

For a smoother gaming experience, consider these helpful resources: a guide to what the game doesn't explain, a guide to the 14 weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions for transferring beta characters.

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