Monster Hunter Wilds has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving over 1 million concurrent players on Steam despite receiving mixed reviews. This article delves into the game's performance on PC and the issues it currently faces.
Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam
Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has attracted over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This number significantly surpasses the records set by its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World peaking at 334,684 players and Monster Hunter Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on its Steam page, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. Many negative reviews cite poor PC optimization and performance issues as major concerns.
Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues
In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken action to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, posted on X (formerly Twitter) to provide solutions to the game's issues.
The post directed players to MH Wilds' support website, which offers detailed answers to common problems. Capcom's suggested fixes include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of the video driver set. For persistent issues, Capcom recommends following the troubleshooting steps outlined in the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.
Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress
A significant game-breaking bug is currently preventing players from progressing through the story. A crucial NPC fails to appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on X on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that the team is actively working on a fix.
Additionally, players have reported issues with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the required criteria, as well as problems visiting the Smithy. Capcom has responded promptly, releasing hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.
Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions
In Monster Hunter Wilds, players must purchase microtransactions to alter their characters' and Palicos' appearances. The Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack allows players to redo their character creation process three times for $6.00, available on all digital storefronts. While players can change hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, any other changes require the voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance requires a separate voucher pack. For a more comprehensive package, a $10 voucher allows three edits for both the character and Palico.
However, Capcom is offering a single character edit voucher for free. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced by Capcom to be included in the final release.
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out our related articles.
