Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on 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 adjust their settings to address initial problems.
In a tweet, Capcom expressed gratitude, stating, "Thank you all for your patience and support!"
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One of the most helpful 'Not Recommended' Steam reviews highlighted severe optimization issues, with the user stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen." They acknowledged the growing demands of new games but criticized the performance, 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, 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, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."
To assist Steam users in improving their gameplay experience, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide. The company urged PC players to follow these steps to troubleshoot issues related to their PC, Steam, or the game's files.
Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide
Troubleshooting
If the game 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 and install the latest Windows updates.
- If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
- Update DirectX to the latest version. For 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 Steam.exe and selecting "Run as administrator."
- If issues continue, log into your PC as an administrator and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
- Verify the integrity of 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."
- Navigate to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
- Allow Steam to verify the game's files; this may take several minutes. Note that some local configuration files might fail to verify but can be safely ignored. If problematic files are detected, Steam will automatically download and replace them.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe:
- Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe located in C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
- Select "Properties," then the "Compatibility" tab.
- Uncheck "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
- If the issue persists, also disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe in C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
- For further assistance, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page, which offers more detailed and additional steps.
Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen tremendous success, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform, and its popularity is expected to grow over the weekend.
To help players get started, explore guides on what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't tell you, a comprehensive look at all 14 weapon types, an ongoing walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on how to transfer your character from the open beta.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, noting, "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."
