Capcom Releases PC Troubleshooting Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds Amid 'Mixed' Steam Reviews
Capcom has issued official guidance 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 game developer recommends that players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their settings to address any initial problems.
"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed on social media.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
A highly-rated 'Not Recommended' review on Steam highlighted severe optimization issues, stating that Monster Hunter Wilds "has the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer acknowledged the trend of increasingly demanding new games but found the situation with Wilds to be "absurd." They noted similar performance issues at the launch of Monster Hunter: World, yet felt that the current state of Wilds made it advisable to wait for a more stable release.
Another negative review echoed these sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" given its visual presentation, even worse than the beta version.
In response, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to assist Steam users in improving their experience. The guide advises players to follow specific steps to identify and resolve issues with their PC, Steam, or the game's files.
Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide
Troubleshooting
When the game does not run properly, please try the following steps:
- Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds.
- Update your Video/Graphics Drivers to the latest version.
- Check for and install any available Windows Updates to keep your operating system up-to-date.
- If issues persist, perform a clean installation of the video driver set.
- Update DirectX to the latest version. Visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center for detailed instructions.
- Add the game's folder and executable files to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. The default paths are:
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
- Add the folder and executable files for Steam to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. The default paths are:
- C:Program Files (x86)Steam
- C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
- Grant administrator privileges to Steam by right-clicking on Steam.exe and selecting "Run as administrator."
- If issues continue, log into your PC in administrator mode and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
- Verify the integrity of the game files through Steam:
- Restart your computer and launch Steam.
- From the "Library" section, right-click on Monster Hunter Wilds and select "Properties."
- Go to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
- Allow Steam to complete the verification process, which may take several minutes. Note that any failed verifications of local configuration files can be safely ignored.
- Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe if it is enabled:
- Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe in the folder C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
- Select "Properties," go to the "Compatibility" tab, and untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
- If necessary, repeat the process for Steam.exe located in C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
- If the above steps do not resolve the issue, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed guidance.
Despite these challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved an impressive milestone with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. This number is expected to grow as the weekend approaches.
To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, explore guides on what the game doesn't explicitly tell you, a comprehensive overview of all 14 weapon types, and an ongoing walkthrough. Additionally, there's a multiplayer guide to help you play with friends, and instructions on how to transfer your character from the open beta.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and providing enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge.
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