Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed 1 million concurrent players on Steam despite receiving mixed reviews. This article explores the game's PC performance and current issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds: A Rocky Launch Despite Massive Popularity
Mixed Reception on Steam
Despite mixed Steam reviews, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent players, reaching an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This significantly surpasses its predecessors, MH World (334,684 peak) and MH Rise (231,360 peak). However, a 57% positive rating (from 54,669 reviews) on Steam highlights significant concerns, primarily focusing on poor PC optimization and performance issues.
Capcom Addresses PC Performance Problems
Capcom acknowledged the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds’ PC performance. On February 28, 2025, the official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) addressed these issues, directing players to the official support website. Solutions suggested include updating graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, performing a clean driver installation, and more. For persistent problems, players are advised to consult the troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page.
Game-Breaking Bug Impacts Story Progression
A critical bug is currently preventing players from progressing through the story. The absence of a vital NPC in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("A World Turned Upside Down") halts gameplay. Monster Hunter Status confirmed awareness of this issue on March 2, 2025, and stated that a fix is underway. Additional issues, such as the inaccessibility of "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features (despite meeting requirements), and Smithy access problems, have also been reported and addressed with hotfixes across various platforms.
Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions
Altering character and Palico appearance in MH Wilds requires microtransactions. The "Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack" ($6.00) allows three character redesigns and is available across all digital storefronts. While basic customization options (hair, eye color, etc.) remain free, extensive changes necessitate purchasing this voucher. A $10 voucher offering three edits for both character and Palico is also available. Despite this, Capcom is providing a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions, absent during the testing phase, were previously announced by Capcom.
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