Capcom has issued official guidance for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues upon the game's launch. The Japanese gaming giant advises players to update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their settings to improve gameplay.
In a recent tweet, Capcom expressed gratitude for the community's patience and support: "Thank you all for your patience and support!"
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A highly-rated negative Steam review highlighted the game’s optimization issues, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer elaborated, "I understand that new games are becoming more demanding and people are expected to upgrade, but this is absurd. I'm aware this isn't the first instance of new games having poor performance on launch, because the same thing happened with World, but it feels inexcusable at this point. I am by no means saying the game is bad, but in its current state, you should probably consider waiting for a more stable release."
Another critical review echoed these sentiments, pointing out, "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."
To address these issues, Capcom has released a comprehensive 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to assist Steam users in resolving their problems. The company encourages players to follow these steps to troubleshoot any issues:
Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide
Troubleshooting
If you're experiencing issues with the game not running properly, please follow these steps:
- Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the game.
- Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
- Check for and install the latest Windows Updates.
- If issues persist, perform a clean installation of your video drivers.
- Update DirectX to the latest version. Visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center for instructions.
- Add the game's folder and executable to your anti-virus program's exception list. Default paths are:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
- Add Steam's folder and executable to your anti-virus program's exception list. Default paths are:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe
- Run Steam.exe with administrator privileges by right-clicking the .exe file and selecting "Run as administrator."
- If issues continue, log into your PC as an administrator and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
- Verify the integrity of game files on Steam:
- Restart your computer and launch Steam.
- From the "Library" section, right-click on the game, and select "Properties."
- Navigate to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
- Allow Steam to complete the verification process, which may take several minutes. Note that some local configuration files may fail to verify, but you can safely ignore this.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for "MonsterHunterWilds.exe":
- Right-click on "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" in the following folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds.
- Select "Properties," then the "Compatibility" tab, and uncheck "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
- If the problem persists, also disable Compatibility Mode for "Steam.exe" located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
- For more detailed steps, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.
Despite these initial hiccups, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an impressive launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it in the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. As the weekend approaches, expect even more players to join the fray.
To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, explore guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive overview of all 14 weapon types, and our in-progress walkthrough. Additionally, learn how to play with friends with our multiplayer guide, and if you've participated in the open betas, find out how to transfer your beta character.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."
