Capcom has offered troubleshooting advice to Steam players of Monster Hunter Wilds following mixed user reviews citing performance issues. The company suggests updating graphics drivers, disabling compatibility mode, and adjusting in-game settings as initial troubleshooting steps. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom tweeted.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Several critical Steam reviews highlighted severe optimization problems. One highly-rated negative review described the game's optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," urging potential players to wait for a more stable release. Another echoed these concerns, stating the game runs "even worse than the beta."

To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing common PC issues. They advise users to follow these steps to rule out problems with their system, Steam, or game files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game isn't running smoothly, try these steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum requirements.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
• Windows Updates: Check for and install the latest Windows updates.
• Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, try a clean installation of your video drivers.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version. (See Microsoft support for instructions.)
• Antivirus Exclusions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus exceptions list.
  • Default Paths:
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
  • Add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe to your antivirus exceptions list.
• Administrator Privileges for Steam: Run Steam.exe as administrator.
• Administrator Mode: Log into your PC in administrator mode and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam's properties menu. (Note: Ignoring failed verification of local configuration files is safe.)
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled. (Check the properties of each executable.)
• Steam Community Troubleshooting: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional steps.

Despite performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds boasts a strong launch, exceeding nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it among Steam's top 10 most-played games.

For further assistance, explore IGN's 8/10 review, guides on weapon types, a walkthrough, multiplayer tips, and beta character transfer instructions.