Monster Hunter Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent Steam players despite receiving mixed reviews. Let's delve into the game's PC performance and current issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds: A Rocky Launch Despite Massive Popularity
Mixed Reviews Despite a Million Concurrent Players
Despite mixed Steam reviews, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has achieved over 1 million concurrent players, peaking at 1,384,608 according to SteamDB. This surpasses its predecessors; MH World peaked at 334,684, and MH Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds' Steam page currently shows a mixed reception, with only 57% positive ratings out of 54,669 reviews. Many negative reviews cite poor PC optimization and performance issues.
Capcom Addresses PC Performance Problems
Capcom acknowledged the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance. On February 28, 2025, the official Monster Hunter Status Twitter (X) account responded, directing users to the game's support website. Solutions offered include updating video/graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, performing a clean video driver installation, and more. For persistent problems, Capcom recommends consulting the official troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.
Game-Breaking Bug Halts Story Progression
A critical bug is preventing players from progressing through the story. The necessary NPC for Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down," is failing to appear. Monster Hunter Status confirmed awareness of this issue on March 2, 2025, and stated they are actively working on a resolution. Additional issues, including the unavailability of "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features (despite meeting requirements), and Smithy access problems, have also been addressed with hotfixes across various platforms.
Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions
Altering character and Palico appearances in MH Wilds requires microtransactions. The "Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack" ($6.00) allows three character customization attempts and is available across all digital storefronts. While basic adjustments (hair, eyebrow and facial color, makeup, clothing) are free, more extensive changes necessitate purchasing this voucher, or a $10 voucher providing three edits for both character and Palico. Despite this, Capcom is offering a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions were not present during the testing phase but were previously announced by Capcom.
Monster Hunter Wilds is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay informed on the latest updates by checking our related articles!
