"Monster Hunter Wilds: Bugs and MTX Fail to Hinder Massive Launch"

Monster Hunter Wilds has captured the attention of over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite facing mixed reviews. Dive in to discover the game's performance on PC and the challenges it currently faces.

Monster Hunter Wilds Encounters Launch Issues

Mixed Reviews on Steam Yet Massive Player Base

Despite garnering mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds achieved an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players, surpassing the records set by its predecessors. Monster Hunter World peaked at 334,684 players, while Monster Hunter Rise reached 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. Many negative reviews cite poor PC optimization and performance issues as major concerns.

Capcom's Response to PC Performance Woes

In response to the criticism regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address these issues. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) posted on February 28, 2025, offering solutions to the game's problems. The post directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which provides detailed answers to common concerns. Capcom's suggested fixes include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of video drivers.

For persistent issues, Capcom recommends visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page, which offers additional steps to resolve problems.

Game-breaking Bug Halts Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug is currently preventing players from progressing in the story. A crucial NPC fails to appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down, blocking player advancement. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that the team is actively working on a fix.

Other reported issues include the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the criteria, and problems accessing the Smithy. The developers have responded with hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions

In Monster Hunter Wilds, players must purchase microtransactions to alter their characters' and Palicos' appearances. The Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack allows players to redo their character creation process three times for $6.00, available on all digital storefronts. While players can change hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, other modifications require the voucher. A separate voucher pack is needed for Palico edits, but a $10 voucher offers three edits for both the character and Palico.

Capcom is offering a single free voucher for character edits. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced to be included in the final release.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our article below!