Capcom Releases PC Troubleshooting Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds Amid Mixed Steam Reviews

Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following the game's launch with a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then adjust their settings if they encounter any initial problems.

"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed in a tweet.

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A 'Not Recommended' Steam review, marked as one of the most helpful, criticized Monster Hunter Wilds for having "the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer elaborated, "I understand that new games are becoming more demanding and people are expected to upgrade, but this is absurd. 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 echoed these sentiments, stating, "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."

To address these concerns, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to help Steam users resolve their issues. The company advised PC players to follow these steps to rule out problems with their PC, Steam, or the game’s files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

• Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the game.
• Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
• Check for Windows Updates and install the latest programs for your OS.
• If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
• Update DirectX to the latest version. Visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center for details.
• 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 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 issues continue, log into your PC in administrator mode and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify the game’s files on Steam by following these steps:
  1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
  2. From the “Library” section, right-click on the game and select “Properties”.
  3. Select the “Installed Files” tab and click the “Verify integrity of game files” button.
  4. Steam will verify the game’s files – this may take several minutes. Note: You can safely ignore messages about failed verification of local configuration files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” if enabled by following these steps:
  1. Right-click on “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” in the folder C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Go to Properties, open the Compatibility tab, and untick “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”.
  3. If needed, also disable Compatibility Mode for “Steam.exe” in the folder C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
• If issues remain, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a phenomenal start, reaching nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This places it in the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform, and its popularity is expected to grow further over the weekend.

To kickstart your adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds, explore what the game doesn't tell you, delve into a guide covering all 14 weapon types, and follow our ongoing detailed walkthrough. Additionally, our multiplayer guide explains how to play with friends, and for those who participated in the open betas, there's a guide on transferring your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character over.

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."