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

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a staggering milestone with over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite facing a mix of reviews. Dive into this article to explore the game's performance on PC and the challenges it's currently navigating.

Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite garnering mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has captivated over 1 million players at the same time. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached 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 hit 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. The common thread among negative reviews points to the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance issues.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken action to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, used Twitter (X) to communicate solutions to the game's issues.

Capcom directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which offers detailed answers to common problems. Suggested fixes include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of the video driver set. For persistent issues, Capcom recommended further troubleshooting steps available on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has been identified that prevents story progression for players. This bug causes a vital NPC to not appear in the expected location, blocking progress in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that they are actively working on a fix.

Additional issues have been reported, including the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the criteria, and problems with visiting the Smithy. Capcom has responded promptly, releasing hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In Monster Hunter Wilds, players must use microtransactions to alter their characters' appearances and those of their Palicos. The game offers the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack, allowing three character edits for $6.00, available on all digital storefronts. While players can change hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, other changes require purchasing the voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico requires a separate voucher pack, though a $10 voucher allows three edits for both the character and Palico.

Capcom is also providing a single free voucher for character edits. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced by Capcom 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!