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 adjust their in-game settings to address any initial problems they might encounter.

“Thank you all for your patience and support!” Capcom expressed on social media.

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One of the most helpful yet critical Steam reviews highlighted severe optimization issues, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer acknowledged the increasing demands of new games but felt the performance was "absurd" and "inexcusable," especially considering similar issues with Monster Hunter World at launch. They suggested that potential players might want to wait for a more stable version before diving in, despite acknowledging the game's inherent quality.

Echoing these sentiments, another negative review criticized the game's performance, claiming it "runs even worse than the beta" despite its visual appeal.

In response, Capcom released a comprehensive 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to assist Steam users in resolving these issues. The guide encourages players to follow specific steps to eliminate potential problems with their PCs, Steam, or the game's files.

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If Monster Hunter Wilds is not running smoothly, consider the following steps:

• Ensure your system meets the game's minimum requirements.
• Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest version.
• Check for and install the latest Windows updates.
• If issues persist, perform a clean installation of your video drivers.
• Update DirectX to the latest version. Visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center for detailed instructions.
• Add the game's folder and executable to your anti-virus program's exception list. Default paths include:
  • C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
  • C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
• Add the Steam folder and executable to your anti-virus program's exception list. Default paths include:
  • C:Program Files (x86)Steam
  • C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
• Run Steam.exe with administrator privileges by right-clicking and selecting "Run as administrator."
• If necessary, log into your PC in administrator mode and launch MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify the integrity of game files on Steam by:
  1. Restarting your computer and launching Steam.
  2. Right-clicking on the game in the "Library" section, selecting "Properties," then the "Installed Files" tab, and clicking "Verify integrity of game files."
  3. Waiting for Steam to complete the verification process, which may take several minutes.
  Note: If any files fail to verify, these are typically local configuration files that should not be replaced. You can safely ignore this message. Steam will automatically download or replace any problematic files detected.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe:
  1. Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe located at C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Select "Properties," go to the "Compatibility" tab, and uncheck "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
  If the issue persists, also disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe located at C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
• If all else fails, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.

Despite these performance hiccups, Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a phenomenal start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, propelling it into the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. The game's popularity is expected to surge further as the weekend approaches.

To enhance your experience, explore what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't explicitly tell you, and familiarize yourself with the game's 14 weapon types. Our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough and multiplayer guide will help you play with friends effectively. If you participated in the open beta, learn how to transfer your character to the full game.

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