Monster Hunter Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent Steam players despite a mixed reception. Let's delve into the game's PC performance and current issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds: A Launch Under Scrutiny
Mixed Reviews Despite Massive Player Count
Despite mixed Steam reviews (57% positive out of 54,669 reviews), Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has achieved a staggering 1,384,608 concurrent players at its peak (according to SteamDB). This surpasses previous entries, with MH World peaking at 334,684 and MH Rise at 231,360. The negative reviews largely cite poor PC optimization and performance issues.
Capcom Addresses PC Performance Concerns
Capcom acknowledged the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds’ PC performance. On February 28, 2025, the official Monster Hunter Status Twitter (X) account responded, directing users to the game's support website. Solutions suggested include updating graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, performing a clean video driver installation, and more. For persistent problems, Capcom recommends consulting the troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page.
Game-Breaking Bug Halts Story Progression
A critical bug is currently blocking story progress for some players. The necessary NPC for Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down," is failing to appear. Monster Hunter Status confirmed awareness of this issue on March 2, 2025, and stated they are actively working on a fix. Additional issues, such as the unavailability of "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features (despite meeting requirements) and Smithy access problems, have also been reported and addressed with hotfixes across various platforms.
Character Customization Tied to Microtransactions
Altering character and Palico appearances in MH Wilds requires microtransactions. The "Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack" ($6.00) allows three character customization resets across all digital storefronts. While players can adjust hair, eyebrow and facial color, makeup, and clothing, further customization necessitates purchasing this voucher. A $10 voucher offers three resets for both character and Palico appearance. Despite this, Capcom is providing a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions, absent during the testing phase, were previously announced by Capcom.
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