Capcom Releases PC Troubleshooting Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds

Capcom has offered official troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds PC players on Steam following a mixed user review response due to performance issues. The company recommends Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust in-game settings to resolve initial problems. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom tweeted.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization issues. One helpful review describes Monster Hunter Wilds as having "the worst optimization I've ever seen," citing the demanding nature of modern games but arguing the performance is still "inexcusable." The reviewer suggests waiting for a more stable release. Another negative review echoes these sentiments, stating the game runs "even worse than the beta."

To assist Steam users, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing potential solutions. They urge PC players to follow these steps to rule out problems with their PC, Steam, or game files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game doesn't run smoothly, try these steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
• Windows Updates: Check for and install the latest Windows updates. Consider a clean video driver installation if problems persist.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version (see Microsoft support for instructions).
• Antivirus Exceptions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe. Also add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam.exe and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam (Library > right-click game > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files). Ignore any messages about failing to verify local configuration files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe (located in the default path above) and Steam.exe (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam).
• Steam Community Thread: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional solutions.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a remarkable launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it among Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time.

For further assistance with your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore guides covering hidden game mechanics, weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, multiplayer tips, and beta character transfer instructions.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising its improvements but noting a lack of significant challenge.