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

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

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

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A highly upvoted 'Not Recommended' review on Steam criticized Monster Hunter Wilds for its poor optimization, stating it's "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."

Echoing similar sentiments, another negative review highlighted the game's performance, describing it as "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."

In response, Capcom has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to assist Steam users in resolving these issues. The company suggests PC players follow these steps to troubleshoot potential problems with their PC, Steam, or the game's files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

When the game does not run properly, please try the following steps:

• Ensure your system meets the minimum 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. For details, 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 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
• Give administrator privileges to Steam by right-clicking on Steam.exe and selecting "Run as administrator."
• If issues persist, 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 any message about local configuration files failing to verify.
• 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."
• If the issue remains, disable Compatibility Mode for "Steam.exe" in the folder: C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
• If you still experience issues, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.

Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a phenomenal start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 10 most-played games of all time. As the weekend approaches, this number is expected to grow even further.

To help you embark on your Monster Hunter Wilds journey, check out guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive look at all 14 weapon types, an ongoing walkthrough, a multiplayer guide for playing with friends, and instructions on transferring your beta character to the full game.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, noting: "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."