Capcom Addresses Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Issues

Monster Hunter Wilds' Steam launch has been met with a "mixed" reception due to performance problems. In response, Capcom has offered official troubleshooting advice for PC players. The company suggests updating graphics drivers, disabling compatibility mode, and adjusting in-game settings as initial solutions. Capcom acknowledged player concerns via a tweet, thanking them for their patience.

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization issues, with one user describing the game's optimization as "the worst I've ever seen." Another review stated that performance is "absolutely atrocious" and even worse than the beta.

To assist players, Capcom released a comprehensive "Troubleshooting & Known Issues" guide. The guide recommends the following steps to resolve potential problems:

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum specifications.
2. Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
3. Windows Updates: Install the latest Windows updates and ensure all programs are up-to-date.
4. Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, consider a clean installation of your graphics drivers.
5. Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version (refer to Microsoft's support page or download center).
6. Antivirus Exceptions: Add the game's folder and files (default paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe) and Steam.exe (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) to your antivirus program's exception/exclusion list.
7. Administrator Privileges: Run Steam.exe and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
8. Verify Game Files: Verify the integrity of game files through Steam's Properties menu. (Note: Ignoring errors related to local configuration files is acceptable).
9. Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled.
10. Consult Steam Community: Refer to the official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for further assistance.

Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved remarkable success, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the platform's top 10 most-played games.

For those seeking to enhance their gameplay experience, additional resources are available, including guides on lesser-known game mechanics, weapon types, a walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions for transferring beta characters. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of significant challenge.