Monster Hunter Wilds Bugs and MTX Can't Stop Massive Launch

Monster Hunter Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent Steam players despite a mixed reception. Let's delve into its PC performance and current issues.

Monster Hunter Wilds: A Rocky Launch Despite Massive Popularity

Mixed Reviews Don't Dampen Steam's Enthusiasm

Despite mixed Steam reviews, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has achieved a staggering player count, exceeding 1 million concurrent players. SteamDB reports an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This surpasses previous entries in the series; MH World peaked at 334,684, and MH Rise at 231,360. However, the game currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with only 57% positive reviews out of 54,669. Negative reviews frequently cite poor PC optimization and performance issues.

Capcom Addresses PC Performance Concerns

Capcom has acknowledged the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) responded on February 28, 2025, directing players to their support website for troubleshooting. Solutions suggested include updating graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, performing a clean driver installation, and more. For persistent problems, players are advised to consult the official troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page.

Game-Breaking Bug Impedes Story Progress

A critical bug is currently preventing players from progressing through the story. The necessary NPC for Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "A World Turned Upside Down" is failing to appear. Monster Hunter Status tweeted on March 2, 2025, confirming awareness of the issue and ongoing efforts to resolve it. Additional problems, including the inaccessibility of the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features (despite meeting requirements) and Smithy access issues, have also been addressed with hotfixes and updates across platforms.

Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions

Altering character and Palico appearances in MH Wilds requires microtransactions. The "Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack" allows three character customization resets for $6.00 across all digital storefronts. While basic adjustments like hair, eyebrow, and skin color remain free, more extensive changes necessitate this purchase. A $10 voucher offers three edits for both character and Palico. Despite this, Capcom is offering a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions were absent during the testing phase but were previously announced.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay informed on the latest updates by checking our follow-up article!