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

Capcom has offered official troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds PC players on Steam following mixed user reviews due to performance issues. The company suggests updating graphics drivers, disabling compatibility mode, and readjusting in-game settings as initial troubleshooting steps. "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 problems. One highly-rated negative review describes the game's optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," citing the demanding nature of modern games but arguing the performance issues are still inexcusable. Another review echoes this sentiment, stating the game runs "even worse than the beta."

To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide with potential solutions, urging users to follow these steps to rule out PC, Steam, or game file issues:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game isn't running smoothly, try these steps:

1. Verify Minimum System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the game's minimum specifications.
2. Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
3. Windows Updates: Check for and install any pending Windows updates.
4. Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, try a clean installation of your video drivers.
5. Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version. (See Microsoft support for instructions.)
6. Add to Antivirus Exceptions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus'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
7. Run Steam as Administrator: Right-click Steam.exe and select "Run as administrator."
8. Run Game as Administrator: If issues continue, log into your PC as administrator and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
9. Verify Game Files on Steam:
   1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
   2. Right-click the game in your Library, select "Properties."
   3. Go to the "Local Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files." (Ignore any messages about local configuration files failing to verify.)
10. Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe (located in the default path above) and Steam.exe if enabled. (Right-click, Properties, Compatibility tab.)
11. Check Steam Community Thread: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional, detailed steps.

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 those enjoying the game, resources include guides covering unspoken game mechanics, weapon types, a walkthrough, multiplayer instructions, and beta character transfer information. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of challenge.