Capcom has released official guidance for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following the game's launch which received a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant suggests that Steam users should update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their game settings to address any initial problems they might encounter.
Expressing gratitude, Capcom tweeted, “Thank you all for your patience and support!”
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
A highly upvoted 'Not Recommended' review on Steam criticized Monster Hunter Wilds for its poor optimization. The reviewer stated, "It has the worst optimization I've ever seen." They acknowledged the increasing demands of new games but found the situation with Monster Hunter Wilds to be "absurd." While recognizing that other games like Monster Hunter World faced similar issues at launch, they felt that such problems were "inexcusable" at this stage. The reviewer did not deem the game bad but advised potential buyers to wait for a more stable release.
Another negative review echoed these sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" for its visual quality, noting that it ran even worse than the beta version.
To assist Steam users in overcoming these performance hurdles, Capcom has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide. The guide encourages PC players to follow several steps to troubleshoot issues related to their PC, Steam, or the game's files.
Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting and known issues guide
Troubleshooting
If you're facing issues with Monster Hunter Wilds not running properly, please consider the following steps:
- Ensure your system meets the game's minimum requirements.
- Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest version.
- Check for and install the latest Windows updates.
- If problems persist, perform a clean installation of your video drivers.
- Update DirectX to its latest version by visiting the Microsoft support page or the Microsoft Download Center.
- Add the game's folder and files to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths are:
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
- Add Steam's folder and files to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths are:
- C:Program Files (x86)Steam
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
- Grant administrator privileges to Steam by right-clicking on Steam.exe 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 through Steam by following these steps:
- Restart your computer and launch Steam.
- From the "Library" section, right-click on the game, and select "Properties."
- Go to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
- Allow Steam to complete the verification process, which may take several minutes. Note that if some files fail to verify, these are local configuration files that should not be replaced. You can safely ignore this message. Steam will automatically download or replace any problematic files detected.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe if it is enabled:
- Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe in the folder: C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
- Select "Properties," go to the "Compatibility" tab, and untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
- If the issue persists, also disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe located in C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
- Visit the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed and additional troubleshooting steps.
Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a remarkable launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone, placing it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. The game's popularity is expected to grow further over the weekend.
To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, check out guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a detailed breakdown of all 14 weapon types, an ongoing walkthrough, a multiplayer guide to play with friends, and instructions on transferring your character from the beta version.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, noting that the game "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."
