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 via Steam after the game launched to a ‘mixed’ user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then tweak their game settings to address any initial hiccups.

“Thank you all for your patience and support!” Capcom expressed in a tweet.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

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One of the ‘Not Recommended’ Steam reviews, flagged as ‘most helpful’, criticizes Monster Hunter Wilds for its “worst optimization I've ever seen.” The reviewer stated, “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, because 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, highlighting the “absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta.”

In response, Capcom has released a ‘Troubleshooting & Known Issues’ guide to assist Steam users in resolving performance issues. The company urges PC players to follow specific steps to eliminate potential problems with their PC, Steam, or the game’s files.

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

When Monster Hunter Wilds does not run properly, please try the following steps:

• Ensure your system meets the game's minimum requirements.
• Update your video/graphics drivers.
• Check for Windows updates and install the latest programs on 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.exe 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 the Steam.exe file 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:
  1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
  2. From the “Library” section, right-click on the game and select “Properties.”
  3. Select the “Installed Files” tab and click the “Verify integrity of game files” button.
  4. Steam will verify the game’s files, which may take several minutes. Note that 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 or replace them.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” if enabled. Follow these steps:
  1. Right-click on “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” located in C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Go to Properties.
  3. Open the Compatibility tab.
  4. 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 steps, consult the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an incredible launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone, securing a spot in Steam’s top 10 most-played games of all time. As the weekend approaches, these numbers are expected to grow.

To help kickstart your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, explore our guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a detailed walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and how to transfer your beta character. IGN’s review of Monster Hunter Wilds gave it an 8/10, praising it for “continuing to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.”