Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a staggering milestone by surpassing 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite facing mixed reviews. This article delves into the game's performance on PC and the issues that have emerged since its launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds Faced Numerous Issues At Launch

Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has captivated over 1 million players at once. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This number eclipses the records set by its predecessors, with MH World peaking at 334,684 players and MH Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed review status on Steam, with only 57% of 54,669 reviews being positive. The primary complaints revolve around poor PC optimization and performance issues.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken action to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, used X (formerly Twitter) to inform players about solutions. They directed users to the MH Wilds support website, which offers a range of troubleshooting steps including updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of video drivers.

For those still experiencing issues, Capcom suggested visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed guidance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has been reported, preventing story progression for some players. This bug causes a crucial NPC to not appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on X on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that the team is actively working on a fix.

Other reported issues include the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking as expected, and problems accessing the Smithy. Capcom has been proactive, releasing hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In MH Wilds, character customization comes with a cost. Players must purchase the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack for $6.00 to change their character and Palico's appearance up to three times. This pack is available on all digital storefronts. While some basic changes like hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing can be altered without cost, more extensive modifications require the voucher. A more comprehensive $10 voucher allows three edits for both character and Palico.

Capcom has, however, offered a single free voucher for character edits. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced to be included in the final release.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest developments by checking out our related articles.