"Monster Hunter Wilds: Bugs and MTX Fail to Hinder Massive Launch"

Despite encountering a host of challenges at launch, *Monster Hunter Wilds* has achieved a staggering milestone, boasting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This impressive feat comes even as the game garners mixed reviews, showcasing the enduring appeal of the franchise. Dive into the details to understand more about *Monster Hunter Wilds*' performance on PC and the issues it currently faces.

Monster Hunter Wilds Grapples with Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite the mixed feedback on Steam, *Monster Hunter Wilds* has shattered records with over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, the game's all-time peak reached a remarkable 1,384,608 players. This dwarfs the peak concurrent players of its predecessors, *Monster Hunter World* at 334,684 and *Monster Hunter Rise* at 231,360. Yet, *Monster Hunter Wilds* holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. The common thread among negative reviews points to the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance hiccups.

Capcom's Response to PC Performance Woes

In response to the backlash over *Monster Hunter Wilds*' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address the community's concerns. On February 28, 2025, the official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) shared a post directing players to the game's support website. This site offers a range of solutions, including updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of the video driver set.

For those still facing issues, Capcom suggests visiting the "Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread" on the Steam community page for more detailed guidance and additional troubleshooting steps.

Game-breaking Bug Halts Story Progression

A significant game-breaking bug has emerged, preventing players from progressing through the story. This glitch affects Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "A World Turned Upside Down," where a crucial NPC fails to appear. On March 2, 2025, Monster Hunter Status acknowledged the issue on Twitter (X) and assured players that they are actively working on a fix.

In addition to this major bug, players have reported problems with unlocking the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, as well as issues accessing the Smithy, despite meeting the required criteria. Capcom has responded swiftly, deploying hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions

*Monster Hunter Wilds* introduces microtransactions for character and Palico customization. Players can purchase the *Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack* for $6.00, allowing them to redo their character creation process three times. This pack is available across all digital storefronts. While players can alter hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing for free, more extensive changes require these vouchers. Similarly, modifying Palico's appearance necessitates another voucher pack, though a $10 voucher allows for three edits of both the character and Palico.

Despite the introduction of these microtransactions, which were not part of the game's testing phase, Capcom is offering a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions were announced prior to the game's launch, ensuring players were aware of the additional customization options available for a fee.

*Monster Hunter Wilds* is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned to our articles for the latest updates and information on *Monster Hunter Wilds*!