Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Review Rating, Capcom Issues Monster Hunter Wilds PC Troubleshooting Guide

Capcom has issued official guidance for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following the game's launch which garnered a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese game developer suggests that players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their settings to address initial performance problems. In a tweet, Capcom expressed gratitude, stating, "Thank you all for your patience and support!"

A highly upvoted 'Not Recommended' review on Steam criticized Monster Hunter Wilds for its poor optimization, describing it as "the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer acknowledged the growing demands of new games but found the situation with Monster Hunter Wilds to be "absurd." They referenced similar launch issues with Monster Hunter: World but felt that the problem was "inexcusable at this point." While not deeming the game itself bad, they advised potential buyers to wait for a more stable release.

Another negative review echoed these sentiments, pointing out "absolutely atrocious performance" relative to the game's visual quality, even stating it ran worse than the beta version.

In response, Capcom has released a comprehensive 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to help players resolve these issues. The guide includes steps to ensure players' systems meet the game's minimum requirements, updating video/graphics drivers, checking for Windows updates, performing a clean installation of video drivers, updating DirectX, adding game files to antivirus exceptions, running Steam with administrator privileges, and verifying game files through Steam. Here is a detailed breakdown of the troubleshooting steps:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

When the game does not run properly, please try the following steps:

• Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds.
• Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
• 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 detailed instructions.
• Add the game’s folder and executable to your antivirus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default paths include:
  • 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 antivirus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default paths include:
  • 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 by following these steps:
  1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
  2. From the "Library" section, right-click on Monster Hunter Wilds and select "Properties."
  3. Select the "Installed Files" tab and click the "Verify integrity of game files" button.
  4. Steam will verify the game files, which may take several minutes. Note that any failed verifications of local configuration files should be ignored, as Steam will automatically handle any problematic files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe if it is enabled. To do this:
  1. Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Select "Properties," then the "Compatibility" tab, and untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
  3. If necessary, also disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
• If issues remain unresolved, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for additional steps.

Despite these initial performance hiccups, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an impressive launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This number positions the game among Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, and its popularity is expected to grow further over the weekend.

To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, explore guides on what the game doesn't explicitly mention, a comprehensive overview of all 14 weapon types, an ongoing walkthrough, a multiplayer guide to play with friends, and instructions on transferring your beta character to the full game.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and offering enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge.