Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam following the game's launch, which received 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 any initial problems they might encounter.
"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed in a tweet.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
One of the most helpful 'Not Recommended' reviews on Steam highlighted severe optimization issues, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer acknowledged the increasing demands of new games but found the performance issues with Monster Hunter Wilds to be particularly egregious. They noted, "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 has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to help Steam users resolve these issues. The company urges PC players to follow these steps to troubleshoot potential problems with their PC, Steam, or the game's files:
Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide
Troubleshooting
- Ensure your system meets the game's minimum 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. For detailed instructions, 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: C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds and C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
- Add the folder and files for Steam.exe to your anti-virus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default Paths: C:Program Files (x86)Steam and C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
- Grant administrator privileges to Steam by right-clicking on Steam.exe and selecting "Run as administrator."
- If issues continue, log into your PC in administrator mode and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
- Verify the game’s files on Steam by restarting your computer, launching Steam, right-clicking on the game in the "Library" section, selecting "Properties," navigating to the "Installed Files" tab, and clicking "Verify integrity of game files." Note that any files failing to verify are local configuration files and can be safely ignored.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe by right-clicking the file, selecting "Properties," going to the "Compatibility" tab, and unchecking "Run this program in compatibility mode for:". If necessary, repeat this process 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 guidance.
Despite these performance hiccups, Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a phenomenal launch, boasting 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.
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IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and delivering enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge.
