Following the launch of *Monster Hunter Wilds* on Steam, Capcom has released official advice to address the 'mixed' user review rating attributed to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that PC players update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and fine-tune their game settings to mitigate any initial problems. Capcom expressed their gratitude, tweeting, "Thank you all for your patience and support!"
A highly upvoted 'Not Recommended' review on Steam criticized the game's optimization, stating, "*Monster Hunter Wilds* has the worst optimization 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 *Monster Hunter: World* at launch. They suggested waiting for a more stable release despite acknowledging the game's potential.
Another negative review echoed these sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" compared to its visual quality and even worse than the beta version.
In response, Capcom has provided a comprehensive 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to help players resolve these issues. The guide includes steps to ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements, updating video/graphics drivers, checking for Windows updates, performing a clean installation of video drivers, updating DirectX, adding game files to antivirus exceptions, running Steam with administrator privileges, verifying game files on Steam, and disabling compatibility mode for both the game and Steam executables. For more detailed steps, Capcom directs players to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.
Despite these challenges, *Monster Hunter Wilds* has seen an impressive launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform. As the weekend approaches, the game's popularity is expected to surge even further.
To enhance your *Monster Hunter Wilds* experience, explore guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a detailed breakdown of all 14 weapon types, a comprehensive 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 enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge.
