Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable milestone, boasting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, even amidst mixed reviews. Dive deeper to explore the game's performance on PC and the challenges it's facing.
Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam
Despite garnering mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has captured the attention of over 1 million players simultaneously. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds has hit an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players, shattering the records set by its predecessors. For comparison, MH World peaked at 334,684 players, while MH Rise reached 231,360. However, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive, the game's Steam page reflects mixed sentiments, with many players citing poor PC optimization and performance issues as their primary concerns.
Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues
In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, used Twitter (X) to communicate solutions and updates to the community.
Capcom directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which features a FAQ addressing common issues. Suggested fixes include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of the video driver set. For persistent issues, Capcom recommended further troubleshooting steps available on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.
Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress
A critical game-breaking bug has emerged, preventing players from progressing through the story. Specifically, a vital NPC is missing from Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that they are actively working on a solution.
In addition to this major bug, other reported issues include the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking as expected, and problems accessing the Smithy. The developers have been responsive, releasing hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.
Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions
In MH Wilds, players must use microtransactions to modify their character's appearance and their Palico's. The Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack allows players to redo their character creation three times for $6.00, available across all digital storefronts. While players can alter hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing for free, other changes require purchasing this voucher. A separate voucher for $10 enables editing both the character and Palico three times. Although these microtransactions were not part of the testing phase, Capcom has announced their inclusion in the final game and is offering a single free voucher for character edits.
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay informed with the latest updates on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our related articles.
