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

Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following the game's launch to 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 in-game settings to address these initial problems.

In a tweet, Capcom expressed gratitude, stating, "Thank you all for your patience and support!"

Despite the rocky start, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen phenomenal success, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, propelling it into the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. This surge in popularity is expected to grow as the weekend approaches.

A highly upvoted 'Not Recommended' Steam review criticized the game's optimization, calling it "the worst I've ever seen." The reviewer acknowledged the increasing demands of new games but found the performance issues "absurd" and "inexcusable," especially given similar problems with the launch of Monster Hunter: World. They advised potential buyers to wait for a more stable version of the game.

Another negative review echoed these sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" relative to its visual quality, noting it ran worse than the beta version.

In response, Capcom released a comprehensive 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to help players resolve these issues. The guide includes steps such as:

• Ensuring the system meets the game's minimum requirements.
• Updating video/graphics drivers and Windows.
• Performing a clean installation of video drivers.
• Updating DirectX to the latest version.
• Adding the game and Steam files to the anti-virus exclusion list.
• Running Steam and the game with administrator privileges.
• Verifying the integrity of game files through Steam.
• Disabling compatibility mode for the game and Steam executables.

For further assistance, Capcom directed players to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.

To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, consider exploring additional resources such as tips on what the game doesn't explicitly tell you, a detailed guide on all 14 weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring your beta character.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and delivering fun fights, though noting a lack of real challenge.