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 various issues it has encountered at launch.
Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has managed to attract 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 peak player counts of its predecessors, with MH World reaching 334,684 and MH Rise hitting 231,360. However, the game currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with only 57% of the 54,669 reviews being positive. Many negative reviews highlight the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance issues.
In response to the criticism regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, the official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) provided guidance and solutions for the reported issues. They directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which offers detailed troubleshooting advice. Recommendations include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of video drivers. If problems persist, Capcom suggests visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for further assistance.
A significant issue currently affecting players is a game-breaking bug that prevents story progression. In Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "A World Turned Upside Down," a crucial NPC fails to appear, halting player advancement. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this problem on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that they are actively working on a fix. Additionally, other issues such as the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking and problems with visiting the Smithy have been reported. Capcom has responded by releasing hotfixes and updates across different platforms.
Another point of contention is the requirement of microtransactions to edit character and Palico appearances in MH Wilds. Players can purchase the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack for $6.00, which allows three character edits. For those wanting to edit both their character and Palico, a $10 voucher offers three edits for each. While players can change hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, any other edits necessitate these vouchers. Notably, Capcom is offering a single free voucher for character edits. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced by Capcom beforehand.
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates and more information on Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out our related articles.
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