Monster Hunter Wilds has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving over 1 million concurrent players on Steam despite receiving mixed reviews. This article delves into the game's performance on PC and addresses the issues that have surfaced since its launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite garnering mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has surpassed the 1 million concurrent player mark. According to SteamDB, the game achieved an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This number significantly outpaces its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World reaching a peak of 334,684 players and Monster Hunter Rise hitting 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. Many negative reviews cite the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance issues.

Capcom Responds to PC Performance Issues

In response to the criticism regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken action to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, posted on X (formerly Twitter) to offer solutions to the game's issues.

The post directed players to MH Wilds' support website, which lists various troubleshooting steps. These include updating video/graphics drivers, checking for the latest Windows updates, and performing a clean installation of video drivers. If issues persist, Capcom recommends visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed guidance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

Players have encountered a game-breaking bug that prevents story progression. A crucial NPC fails to appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on X on March 2, 2025, and stated that the team is working on a fix.

Additionally, there have been reports of the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the required criteria, as well as issues with visiting the Smithy. The developers have responded with hotfixes and updates across various platforms.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In Monster Hunter Wilds, changing the appearance of characters and their Palicos requires microtransactions. Players can purchase the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack for $6.00, which allows them to redo their character creation process three times. This pack is available across all digital storefronts. Basic changes like hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing are still free, but more extensive modifications require the voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance requires a separate voucher pack, while a $10 voucher allows edits for both the character and Palico three times. Capcom is offering one free character edit voucher, although these microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase and were announced beforehand.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our article below!