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

Capcom has issued official advice for PC via Steam players of Monster Hunter Wilds following the game's launch to a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese games company recommends that Steam users update their graphics driver, 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.

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A 'Not Recommended' Steam review, highlighted as one of the 'most helpful,' criticizes Monster Hunter Wilds for having "the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer expressed frustration, saying, "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 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 help Steam users improve their experience, Capcom published a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide with potential solutions. The company urges PC players to follow the steps below to rule out 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 you meet the minimum system requirements for the game.
• Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
• Check for Windows Updates and ensure all the latest programs are installed on 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. To run Steam.exe in administrator mode, right-click on the .exe file and select “Run as administrator.”
• If you still experience issues, try logging into your PC in administrator mode and then run the game’s execution file (MonsterHunterWilds.exe).
• Verify the game’s files on Steam:
  1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
  2. From the “Library” section, right-click on the game, and select “Properties” from the menu.
  3. Select the “Installed Files” tab and click the “Verify integrity of game files” button.
  4. 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 were detected, Steam will automatically download and/or replace those files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” if enabled:
  1. Right-click on “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” located in the following folder: C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds (the above is the default location).
  2. Go to Properties.
  3. Open the Compatibility tab.
  4. 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 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 and additional steps that may help resolve your issue.

Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an incredible start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This positions it within Steam’s top 10 most-played games of all time, and it's poised to grow further as the weekend approaches.

To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore what the game doesn’t tell you, and dive into a guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. We also offer a detailed Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough, a multiplayer guide to playing with friends, and instructions on how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character if you participated in one of the open betas.

IGN’s review of Monster Hunter Wilds scored 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."