Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Review Rating, Capcom Issues Monster Hunter Wilds PC Troubleshooting Guide

Capcom addresses Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance issues. The game's launch on Steam has received a "mixed" user review rating due to performance problems. Capcom advises players experiencing issues to:

1. Update their graphics drivers.
2. Disable compatibility mode.
3. Readjust in-game settings.

Capcom acknowledges user concerns, stating in a tweet, "Thank you all for your patience and support!"

Negative Steam reviews highlight significant optimization problems, with one user describing the optimization as "the worst I've ever seen." Another review states the game runs "even worse than the beta."

To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing potential issues with the PC, Steam, and game files. The guide suggests the following steps:

Troubleshooting Steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your system meets the minimum specifications.
• Update Drivers: Update video/graphics drivers and Windows. Consider a clean video driver installation.
• Update DirectX: Update to the latest version (refer to Microsoft support for instructions).
• Antivirus Exclusions: Add the game's folder (default path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds) and MonsterHunterWilds.exe, as well as Steam.exe (default path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam), to your antivirus exception list.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam.exe and MonsterHunterWilds.exe with administrator privileges.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's integrity through Steam's properties menu. (Note: Ignoring failed verification of local configuration files is acceptable.)
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled.
• Consult Steam Community: Refer to the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional solutions.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it in the top 10 most-played games on the platform.

For those seeking further assistance, IGN's review (8/10) and various guides are available, covering topics such as hidden game mechanics, weapon types, walkthroughs, multiplayer, and beta character transfer.