Capcom Releases PC Troubleshooting Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds

Capcom has offered official troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds PC players on Steam following a mixed reception due to performance issues. The company recommends 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 highlight significant optimization problems. One highly-rated negative review describes the game's optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," suggesting players consider waiting for improvements. Another echoes this sentiment, stating performance is "absolutely atrocious" and even worse than the beta.

To address these concerns, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide advising PC users to take the following steps to identify and resolve potential issues:

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 graphics 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's exception/exclusion list. Default paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe. Also add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam's properties menu (Library > right-click game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files). Ignore any warnings about local configuration files failing verification.
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe (located in the default game directory) and Steam.exe if enabled.
• Steam Community Thread: Consult the official troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional solutions.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a remarkable launch, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it among Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time.

For a smoother gaming experience, consider checking out resources such as a guide to all 14 weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring beta character data. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of challenge.