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

Capcom has issued official guidance for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following the game's launch with 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.

"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed via a tweet.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

A highly upvoted 'Not Recommended' Steam review criticized Monster Hunter Wilds for its optimization, stating it is "the worst I've ever seen." The reviewer 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 an effort to assist Steam users in resolving these issues, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide. The guide suggests the following steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve performance problems:

Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting and known issues guide

Troubleshooting

When the game does not run properly, please try the following steps:

1. Ensure you meet the minimum system requirements for the game.
2. Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
3. Check for Windows Updates and ensure all the latest programs are installed to your OS.
4. If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
5. Update DirectX to the latest version. For details on how to update DirectX, visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center.
6. Add the game’s folder and files to your anti-virus program’s exception / exclusion list.
   Default Paths:
   C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
   C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
7. Add the folder and files for Steam.exe to your anti-virus program’s exception / exclusion list.
   Default Paths:
   C:Program Files (x86)Steam
   C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
8. Give administrator privileges to Steam. To run Steam.exe in administrator mode, right-click on the .exe file and select “Run as administrator.”
9. If issues persist, log into your PC in administrator mode and then run the game’s execution file (MonsterHunterWilds.exe).
10. Verify the game’s files on Steam.
    To verify your game’s files, follow these steps:
    (1) Restart your computer and launch Steam.
    (2) From the “Library” section, right-click on the game, and select “Properties” from the menu.
    (3) Select the “Installed Files” tab and click the “Verify integrity of game files” button.
    (4) Steam will verify the game’s files – this process may take several minutes.
    Important: One or more files may fail to verify. The files that fail to verify are local configuration files that should not be replaced as part of this process. You can safely ignore this message. If problematic files were detected during this process, Steam will automatically download and / or replace those files.
11. Disable Compatibility Mode for “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” if enabled.
    (1) Right-click on “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” located in the following folder:
    C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
    *The above is the default location.
    (2) Go to Properties
    (3) Open Compatibility tab
    (4) Untick “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”
    If the above does not resolve the issue, please disable the Compatibility Mode for “Steam.exe” located in the folder below.
    C:Program Files (x86)Steam
12. If issues persist, consult the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed and additional steps.

Despite these performance hiccups, Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed an impressive launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This positions it among Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, with expectations of further growth over the weekend.

To help you embark on your Monster Hunter Wilds journey, consider reading guides on what the game doesn't explicitly mention and a detailed overview of all 14 weapon types. Additionally, check out our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough, a multiplayer guide to connect with friends, and instructions on transferring your character from the open beta.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded 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."