Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam after the game received a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and adjust their game settings to address any initial problems.

"Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed via a tweet.

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A highly-rated 'Not Recommended' Steam review criticizes Monster Hunter Wilds for its poor optimization, stating it as "the worst I've ever seen." The reviewer acknowledges the increasing demand of new games but finds the performance issues inexcusable, especially given similar problems with Monster Hunter World at launch. They suggest waiting for a more stable release despite acknowledging the game's potential.

Another negative review echoes these sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" in comparison to its visual quality and even worse than the beta version.

To assist Steam users, Capcom has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide with several potential solutions. They urge players to follow these steps to troubleshoot issues related to their PC, Steam, or the game's files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game isn't running properly, try these steps:

• Ensure your PC meets the game's minimum system requirements.
• Update your video/graphics drivers.
• Check for and install the latest Windows updates.
• Perform a clean installation of the video driver if issues persist.
• Update DirectX to the latest version. Visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center for instructions.
• Add the game's folder and files to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths are:
  • C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds
  • C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWildsMonsterHunterWilds.exe
• Add Steam's folder and files to your anti-virus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths are:
  • C:Program Files (x86)Steam
  • C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteam.exe
• Run Steam.exe with administrator privileges by right-clicking and selecting "Run as administrator."
• Log into your PC as an administrator and run MonsterHunterWilds.exe.
• Verify the game's files on Steam by:
  1. Restarting your computer and launching Steam.
  2. Right-clicking the game in the "Library" section and selecting "Properties."
  3. Going to the "Installed Files" tab and clicking "Verify integrity of game files."
  4. Allowing Steam to verify the files, which may take several minutes. Note that any failed verifications of local configuration files can be safely ignored.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe:
  1. Right-click on MonsterHunterWilds.exe in C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonMonsterHunterWilds.
  2. Go to Properties, then the Compatibility tab, and untick "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
• If issues persist, disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe in C:Program Files (x86)Steam.
• Refer to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for additional 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. The game's popularity is expected to grow further over the weekend.

To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, explore guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive overview of 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.