Capcom has offered troubleshooting advice to Steam players of Monster Hunter Wilds following mixed user reviews citing 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 worse than the beta.
To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing common PC issues. They urge players 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 specifications.
- 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 Exceptions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus's exception/exclusion list. Default paths:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWildsandC:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe. Also addC:\Program Files (x86)\SteamandC:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe. - Administrator Privileges: Run Steam and MonsterHunterWilds.exe with administrator privileges.
- Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam (Library > right-click game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files). Ignore any messages about local configuration files failing verification.
- Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled.
- Steam Community Forum: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for further assistance.
Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a remarkable launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it among Steam's top 10 most-played games.
For additional support, consult guides on hidden game mechanics, weapon types, walkthroughs, multiplayer, and beta character transfers. IGN awarded Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of challenge.
