Capcom Releases PC Troubleshooting Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds Amid 'Mixed' Steam Reviews

Capcom has issued official guidance for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam following the game's launch, which received a 'mixed' user review rating largely due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then fine-tune their game settings to address any initial problems they may encounter.

"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed on Twitter.

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User Reviews Highlight Performance Issues

A notably critical Steam review, marked as 'most helpful,' slammed Monster Hunter Wilds for its optimization, labeling it as "the worst I've ever seen." The reviewer noted, "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."

Echoing these sentiments, another negative review focused on the game's optimization, stating, "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."

Capcom's Response: Troubleshooting Guide

In response, Capcom has released a comprehensive 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide aimed at helping Steam users resolve these issues. The guide suggests several steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve performance problems:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

• Ensure your system meets the game's minimum requirements.
• Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest version.
• Check for and install any available Windows updates.
• If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
• Update DirectX to the latest version. Visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center for instructions.
• Add the game's folder and files to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths are:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
• Add Steam.exe and its folder to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths are:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe
• Run Steam with administrator privileges by right-clicking Steam.exe and selecting "Run as administrator."
• If issues persist, log into your PC as an administrator and then run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify the integrity of game files through Steam:
  1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
  2. From the "Library" section, right-click on Monster Hunter Wilds and select "Properties."
  3. Go to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
  4. Allow Steam to verify the game's files; this may take several minutes.
  5. Note: You can safely ignore any messages about failed verifications of local configuration files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe:
  1. Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Select "Properties," then go to the "Compatibility" tab.
  3. Uncheck "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
• If the issue continues, disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
• Refer to additional steps on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.

Despite these performance hiccups, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This number places it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform, with expectations of further growth as the weekend approaches.

For newcomers eager to dive into the world of Monster Hunter Wilds, explore guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive overview of all 14 weapon types, and an ongoing detailed walkthrough. Additionally, a multiplayer guide can help you team up with friends, and if you participated in the open betas, learn how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds 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."