Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed 1 million concurrent players on Steam despite receiving mixed reviews. This article delves into the game's PC performance and current issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds: A Rocky Launch Despite Massive Popularity
Mixed Reception on Steam Doesn't Dampen Player Numbers
Despite a mixed reception on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent players. SteamDB reports an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This significantly eclipses previous entries in the series; MH World peaked at 334,684 players, and MH Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds' Steam page currently shows a Mixed rating, with only 57% positive reviews out of 54,669. Many negative reviews cite poor PC optimization and performance issues.
Capcom Addresses PC Performance Concerns
Capcom has acknowledged the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) responded on February 28, 2025, directing players to their support website. Solutions suggested include updating graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, performing a clean driver installation, and more. For persistent problems, Capcom recommends consulting the official troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page.
Game-Breaking Bug Impedes Story Progress
A critical bug is currently preventing players from progressing through the story. The necessary NPC for Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down," is missing. Monster Hunter Status confirmed awareness of this issue on March 2, 2025, and stated they are actively working on a fix. Further issues, including the unavailability of "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features (despite meeting requirements), and Smithy access problems, have also been reported and addressed with hotfixes across 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," priced at $6.00, allows three character customization resets and is available on all digital storefronts. While players can still adjust hair, eyebrow and facial color, makeup, and clothing, further customization necessitates purchasing this voucher. A separate $10 voucher allows three edits for both character and Palico. Despite this, Capcom is offering a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions were not present during the testing phase but were previously announced by Capcom.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates, stay tuned!
