Capcom Releases PC Troubleshooting Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds Amid 'Mixed' Steam Reviews

Capcom has released official guidance for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following the game's launch which received a 'mixed' user review rating primarily due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant suggests that players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their game settings to mitigate any initial problems they encounter.

"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed in a tweet, acknowledging the community's feedback.

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A highly upvoted 'Not Recommended' review on Steam criticizes Monster Hunter Wilds for its severe optimization problems. The reviewer stated, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen." They further elaborated, "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."

Echoing similar sentiments, another negative review pointed out, "Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta."

In response to these concerns, Capcom has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide aimed at helping Steam users resolve performance issues. The guide advises players to follow a series of steps to troubleshoot problems related to their PC, Steam, or the game 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 Windows Updates and install the latest programs for your OS.
• 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.exe folder and files 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 with administrator privileges by right-clicking Steam.exe and selecting "Run as administrator."
• If problems continue, log into your PC as an administrator and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify the game’s files on Steam by:
  1. Restarting your computer and launching Steam.
  2. Right-clicking the game in the "Library" section and selecting "Properties."
  3. Going to the "Installed Files" tab and clicking "Verify integrity of game files."
  4. Waiting for Steam to verify the files, which may take several minutes. Note that any local configuration files that fail to verify should not be replaced.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe:
  1. Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe in C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Select "Properties," then the "Compatibility" tab, and untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
• If the issue persists, also disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe in C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
• Visit the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.

Despite these challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen an impressive start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. The game's popularity is expected to grow further as the weekend approaches.

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IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds gave 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."