"Monster Hunter Wilds: Unstoppable Launch Despite Bugs and MTX"

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a staggering milestone with over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite receiving mixed reviews. Dive into the details of the game's performance on PC and the challenges it faces.

Monster Hunter Wilds Faced Numerous Issues At Launch

Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite garnering mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has captivated over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players, surpassing the records set by its predecessors. Monster Hunter World peaked at 334,684 players, while Monster Hunter Rise reached 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. Many negative reviews highlight the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance issues.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address these concerns. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) posted on February 28, 2025, offering solutions to the game's issues. The post directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which provides detailed answers to common problems. Capcom's suggested fixes include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of video drivers.

For persistent issues, Capcom advised players to refer to the "Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread" on the Steam community page, which offers additional steps to resolve problems.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has been reported, preventing story progression for some players. This bug causes a vital NPC to not appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that the development team is actively working on a fix.

Additionally, players have encountered issues with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the required criteria, as well as problems visiting the Smithy. Capcom has responded promptly, releasing hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In Monster Hunter Wilds, players must purchase microtransactions to alter their characters' and Palicos' appearances. The game offers the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack, allowing players to redo their character creation process three times for $6.00, available on all digital storefronts.

While players can change hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, more extensive changes require the voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance necessitates another voucher pack. A more comprehensive option, allowing three edits for both character and Palico, is available for $10. Capcom is also offering a single free voucher for character edits. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced by Capcom prior to the game's launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our article below!