Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam following the game's launch with a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then fine-tune their settings to address any initial hiccups they might encounter.
"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed via a tweet, acknowledging the community's feedback.
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A 'Not Recommended' Steam review, highlighted as one of the 'most helpful', criticized Monster Hunter Wilds for its optimization, stating, "It 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 echoed these sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."
In response, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to help Steam users tackle these problems. The company encouraged players to follow specific steps "to rule out problems with your PC, Steam, or the game’s files."
Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide
Troubleshooting
If Monster Hunter Wilds isn't running smoothly, try these steps:
- Ensure your PC meets the game's minimum system requirements.
- Update your video/graphics drivers.
- Check for and install the latest Windows updates.
- If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
- Update DirectX to the latest version. Visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center for instructions.
- Add the game’s folder and files to your anti-virus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default paths include:
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
- Add the Steam folder and Steam.exe to your anti-virus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default paths include:
- C:Program Files (x86)Steam
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
- Run Steam.exe with administrator privileges by right-clicking the .exe file and selecting "Run as administrator."
- If problems continue, log into your PC in administrator mode and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
- Verify the game’s files on Steam by following these steps:
- Restart your computer and launch Steam.
- From the "Library" section, right-click on the game and select "Properties."
- Go to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
- Allow Steam to verify the files, which may take several minutes. Note that some local configuration files may fail to verify, but you can safely ignore this message. If problematic files are detected, Steam will automatically download and replace them.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe if it's enabled:
- Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe in the folder C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
- Select "Properties," then go to the "Compatibility" tab.
- Uncheck "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
- If the issue persists, disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe in the folder C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
- For additional help, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.
Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an impressive launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. As the weekend approaches, the game's popularity is expected to surge even further.
To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, explore guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive overview of all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, a multiplayer guide to play with friends, and instructions on transferring your beta character to the full game.
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."
