Capcom has issued official guidance for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam following the game's launch, which received a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese game developer recommends that players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their settings to address any initial problems.
"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed via a tweet.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
A prominent 'Not Recommended' Steam review highlighted severe optimization issues, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds has 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, 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, noting, "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."
In an effort to assist Steam users, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide with the following steps to troubleshoot potential issues:
Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide
Troubleshooting
If the game does not run properly, please follow these steps:
- Ensure your PC meets 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 detailed instructions, 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 include:
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
- Add the Steam folder and files to your anti-virus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default paths include:
- C:Program Files (x86)Steam
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
- Grant administrator privileges to Steam by right-clicking on Steam.exe and selecting “Run as administrator.”
- If problems continue, log into your PC in administrator mode and run 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.”
- Select the “Installed Files” tab and click the “Verify integrity of game files” button.
- Allow Steam to verify the game’s files; this process may take several minutes. Note that one or more files may fail to verify, but these are local configuration files that should not be replaced. If problematic files are detected, Steam will automatically download and/or replace them.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” if enabled:
- Right-click on “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” in the folder C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
- Go to Properties.
- Open the Compatibility tab.
- Untick “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”.
- If the issue persists, disable Compatibility Mode for “Steam.exe” located in C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
- For more detailed and additional steps, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.
Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, securing its place among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. The game's popularity is expected to grow further over the weekend.
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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."
