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, following the game's launch to a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their settings to address initial performance problems.

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

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One of the 'Not Recommended' Steam reviews, flagged as 'most helpful,' criticizes the game's optimization, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer added, "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 also highlighted the game's optimization, noting, "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."

To assist Steam users in improving their experience, Capcom has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide with potential solutions. The company advises PC players to follow these steps to troubleshoot problems with 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 you meet the minimum system requirements for the game.
• Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
• Check for Windows Updates and ensure all the latest programs are installed on your OS.
• If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
• Update DirectX to the latest version. For details on updating DirectX, 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)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
• Add the folder and files for Steam.exe to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths include:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe
• Grant administrator privileges to Steam by right-clicking on the .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, but 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 and/or replace them.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" if enabled by following these steps:
  1. Right-click on "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" in the folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
  2. Go to Properties.
  3. Open the Compatibility tab.
  4. Untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for:". If issues persist, also disable Compatibility Mode for "Steam.exe" located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
• If the above steps do not resolve the issue, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed and additional steps.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an incredible start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This has propelled the game into Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, and its popularity is expected to grow further over the weekend.

To help you get started with your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, check out guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive look at all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough in progress, a multiplayer guide explaining how to play with friends, and instructions on transferring your character from the open beta.

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."