Capcom Releases PC Troubleshooting Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds

Capcom has released official troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds Steam players following mixed user reviews citing performance issues. The company recommends updating graphics drivers, disabling compatibility mode, and adjusting in-game settings as initial troubleshooting steps. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom tweeted.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization problems. One highly-rated negative review describes the game's optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," suggesting players consider waiting for a more stable release despite acknowledging the game's potential. Another review echoes these concerns, stating performance is "absolutely atrocious" and even worse than the beta.

To assist players, Capcom provided a troubleshooting guide addressing common PC issues. They urge players to follow these steps to rule out problems with their PC, Steam, or game files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game doesn't run smoothly, try these steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum specifications.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
• Windows Updates: Install the latest Windows updates and ensure all programs are up-to-date.
• Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, try a clean installation of your graphics drivers.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version (see Microsoft support for instructions).
• Antivirus Exclusions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus's exception/exclusion list.
  • Default Paths:
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
  • Add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe to your antivirus exclusions as well.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam and MonsterHunterWilds.exe with administrator privileges.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam (Library > right-click game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files). Ignore any messages about failing to verify local configuration files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe (located in the default path above) and Steam.exe (located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam).
• Steam Community Forum: Check the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for further assistance.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a remarkably successful launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it in Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time.

For further assistance with your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, IGN provides resources including a guide to weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring beta character data. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of challenge.