Monster Hunter Wilds has soared to new heights with over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite facing mixed reviews. Dive in to explore the game's performance on PC and the challenges it's currently tackling.

Monster Hunter Wilds Faced Numerous Issues At Launch

Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite garnering mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has attracted an astounding number of players, surpassing 1 million concurrent users. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds achieved an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players, eclipsing the records set by its predecessors. For context, MH World reached a peak of 334,684 players, and MH Rise hit 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a "Mixed" review status on its Steam page, with only 57% of the 54,669 reviews being positive. A common thread among negative feedback points to the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance hiccups.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the criticism surrounding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address these concerns. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) posted on February 28, 2025, offering solutions to the game's issues. The post directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which provides detailed answers to common problems. Capcom's suggested fixes include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of video drivers. For persistent issues, Capcom recommends visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more in-depth guidance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has emerged, preventing players from progressing in the story. Specifically, a crucial NPC fails to appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down, halting player advancement. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that the team is actively working on a fix. Additionally, other reported issues include the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking as expected, and problems accessing the Smithy. Capcom has responded swiftly, deploying hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In MH Wilds, players must purchase microtransactions to alter their characters' appearances and those of their Palicos. The game offers the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack, allowing three character edits 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 the voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance necessitates a separate voucher pack. A more comprehensive option, priced at $10, enables three edits for both the character and Palico. However, Capcom is providing a single free voucher for character edits. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced by Capcom prior to the game's launch.

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