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 resolve initial issues: update graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust in-game settings. Capcom acknowledged player concerns in a tweet, thanking them for their patience and support.

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization problems, with one user describing the optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," suggesting a wait for a more stable release. Another review stated the game runs "even worse than the beta."

To assist players, Capcom released a comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing potential issues with the PC, Steam, and game files. The guide suggests the following steps:

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements.
2. Update Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers and Windows. Consider a clean video driver installation.
3. Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version (refer to Microsoft support for instructions).
4. Antivirus Exclusions: 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.
5. Administrator Privileges: Run Steam.exe and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
6. Verify Game Files: Verify the integrity of game files through Steam's properties menu. (Note: Ignore messages about failing to verify local configuration files.)
7. Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled.
8. Consult Steam Community: Check the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for further assistance.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds boasts impressive player numbers, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the platform's top 10 most-played games.

For those looking to enhance their gameplay experience, additional resources are available, including guides on weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions for transferring beta characters. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of challenge.