Capcom has issued official advice 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 gaming giant recommends that Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their in-game settings to address any initial problems. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed via a tweet.

Among the critical feedback, one of the most helpful 'Not Recommended' reviews on Steam highlighted severe optimization issues, 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 when compared to similar issues faced by Monster Hunter: World at launch. They suggested waiting for a more stable release despite not considering the game itself as bad.

Echoing these sentiments, another negative review criticized the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" given its visual quality, even performing worse than the beta version.

To assist Steam users, Capcom released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide. The guide includes steps to troubleshoot issues and ensure the game runs smoothly:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

• Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the game.
• Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
• Check for and install Windows Updates.
• 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 details.
• Add the game’s folder and files to your anti-virus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default Paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
• Add the folder and files for Steam.exe to your anti-virus program’s exception/exclusion list. Default Paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe
• Run Steam.exe with administrator privileges by right-clicking and selecting "Run as administrator."
• If problems continue, log into your PC in administrator mode and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify the integrity of the game files on Steam:
  1. Restart your computer and launch Steam.
  2. From the "Library" section, right-click on the game, and select "Properties."
  3. Go to the "Installed Files" tab and click "Verify integrity of game files."
  4. Steam will verify the files, which may take several minutes. Note that some local configuration files might fail verification, but you can safely ignore this message. Steam will automatically replace any problematic files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe:
  1. Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Go to Properties, open the Compatibility tab, and untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
  3. If necessary, also disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
• If issues remain, refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.

Despite these performance hiccups, 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 grow even further.

To enhance your experience with Monster Hunter Wilds, explore our guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive look at all 14 weapon types, a detailed 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.