Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds via Steam following the game's launch to a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese game developer 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 in a tweet.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
One of the 'Not Recommended' Steam reviews, marked as 'most helpful', criticizes Monster Hunter Wilds for having "the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer noted, "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, as the same issue occurred 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."
In an effort to assist Steam users in improving their experience, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide with potential solutions. The company advised PC players to follow the outlined steps to troubleshoot issues related to 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 you meet 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. For details on how to update DirectX, 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: 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: 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 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" from the menu.
- Select the "Installed Files" tab and click the "Verify integrity of game files" button.
- Steam will verify the game’s files – this process may take several minutes. Note: 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 those files.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" if enabled by following these steps:
- Right-click on "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" located in C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
- Go to Properties.
- Open the Compatibility tab.
- Untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
- If the above does not resolve the issue, disable the Compatibility Mode for "Steam.exe" located in C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
- If issues persist, try the troubleshooting steps on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page, which contains more detailed and additional steps that may help resolve your issue.
Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an incredible start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This number places it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on Steam, and it's only expected to grow over the weekend.
To help kickstart your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore guides on what the game doesn't tell you and an overview of all 14 weapon types. Additionally, we have a detailed walkthrough in progress, a multiplayer guide explaining how to play with friends, and instructions on transferring your character from the open betas.
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."
