"Monster Hunter Wilds: Bugs and MTX Fail to Hinder Massive Launch"

Monster Hunter Wilds has soared to over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite garnering mixed reviews. Dive into this article to explore the game's performance on PC and the issues it currently 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 captivated over 1 million players at the same time. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds achieved an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players, surpassing the records of its predecessors. Monster Hunter World peaked at 334,684 players, and Monster Hunter Rise at 231,360. However, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive, MH Wilds faces criticism primarily for its poor PC optimization and performance issues.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address these concerns. Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, issued a statement on Twitter (X) on February 28, 2025, directing players to the MH Wilds support website. Here, Capcom provides answers to common questions and suggests solutions such as updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of video drivers.

For persistent issues, Capcom recommends following the troubleshooting steps outlined in the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page, which offers more detailed guidance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has been reported, preventing story progression in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down due to a missing vital NPC. 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, players have encountered problems with features such as "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" not unlocking despite meeting the criteria, and issues visiting the Smithy. Capcom has responded promptly, releasing hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In MH Wilds, character customization comes with a cost. Players must purchase the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack for $6.00 to edit their character and Palico's appearance up to three times. This pack is available across all digital storefronts. Basic changes like hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing are free, but more extensive modifications require the voucher.

For those looking to edit both their character and Palico, a $10 voucher offers three edits for each. However, Capcom is offering a single free character edit voucher to mitigate some of the backlash. These microtransactions were not part of the game during its testing phase, but their inclusion was announced by Capcom beforehand.

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