Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable feat by attracting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite garnering mixed reviews. Delve into the details of the game's performance on PC and the challenges it faces.
Monster Hunter Wilds Faced Numerous Issues At Launch
Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam
Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has surpassed 1 million concurrent players, setting a new record. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This is a significant leap from its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World peaking at 334,684 players and Monster Hunter Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. The primary criticism centers around the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance issues.
Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues
In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken proactive steps to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, used Twitter (X) to communicate solutions to the game's issues. They directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which provides detailed answers to common problems. Capcom's recommendations include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of the video driver. For persistent issues, Capcom suggests following the troubleshooting steps outlined on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page.
Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress
A critical game-breaking bug has been identified that prevents story progression for some players. Specifically, a vital NPC fails to appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down." Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, confirming that the team is actively working on a fix. Additionally, players have encountered problems with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking, as well as issues visiting the Smithy. Capcom has responded swiftly, releasing hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.
Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions
Monster Hunter Wilds has introduced microtransactions for character appearance changes, including for players' Palicos. The Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack allows players to redo their character creation process three times for $6.00, available on all digital storefronts. While players can modify hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, more extensive changes require purchasing these vouchers. A separate voucher pack for Palico edits is also available, and a $10 voucher allows for three edits to both the character and Palico. Capcom is offering a single free voucher for character edits, although these microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced beforehand.
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates and information on Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out our related articles.
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