Capcom has issued official advice for PC via Steam players of Monster Hunter Wilds following the game's launch to a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese games company recommends that Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then adjust their settings to address any initial problems.
"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed via a tweet.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
One of the 'Not Recommended' Steam reviews, flagged as 'most helpful,' criticizes Monster Hunter Wilds for its poor optimization. The reviewer stated, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen."
"I understand that new games are becoming more demanding and people are expected to upgrade, but this is absurd," they continued. "I'm aware this isn't the first instance of new games having poor performance on launch, because the same thing happened with World, but it feels inexcusable at this point.
"I am by no means saying the game is bad, but in its current state, you should probably consider waiting for a more stable release."
Another negative review also highlighted the game's optimization, commenting, "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."
To assist Steam users in resolving these issues, Capcom has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide with potential solutions. The company urges PC players to follow the steps below to diagnose and address problems related to their PC, Steam, or the game's files.
Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting and known issues guide
Troubleshooting
If the game does not run properly, please try the following steps:
- Ensure you meet the minimum system requirements for the game.
- Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
- Check for Windows Updates and install all the latest programs for your OS.
- If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
- Update DirectX to the latest version. For instructions, visit the Microsoft support page or 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 the folder and files for Steam.exe 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 problems continue, log into your PC in administrator mode and run the game’s execution file (MonsterHunterWilds.exe).
- Verify the game’s files on 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 the "Verify integrity of game files" button.
- Steam will verify the game’s files, which may take several minutes. Note that one or more files may fail to verify; these are local configuration files that should not be replaced. You can safely ignore this message. If problematic files are detected, Steam will automatically download and/or replace them.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" if enabled:
- Right-click on "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" in the folder: C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
- Select "Properties."
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
- Uncheck "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
- If the issue remains unresolved, disable Compatibility Mode for "Steam.exe" located in: C:Program Files (x86)Steam
- If you still encounter issues, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed and additional steps.
Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an incredible start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This achievement places it among Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, and its popularity is expected to grow further over the weekend.
To help you embark on your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore what the game doesn't tell you, and check out a guide to all 14 weapon types. We also offer a detailed Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough, a multiplayer guide to play with friends, and instructions on how to transfer your character from the open beta.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds 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."
