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

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite receiving mixed reviews. Dive into the details of 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 its mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has surpassed 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players at the time of writing. This number shattered previous records set by its predecessors; MH World peaked at 334,684 players, while MH Rise reached 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with only 57% of the 54,669 reviews being positive. Many negative reviews cite 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 action to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, posted on Twitter (X) to offer solutions to the issues players are facing. The post directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which provides detailed answers to common concerns. Capcom's suggested fixes include updating video/graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of the video driver. If these steps do not resolve the issues, Capcom further advises, "Please also try the troubleshooting steps on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page, as they contain more detailed and additional steps that may help resolve your issue."

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug is currently preventing players from progressing through the story. This bug involves a vital NPC not appearing where expected, which blocks progress during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down." Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, stating that they are actively working on a fix. Additionally, there have been reports of issues with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the required criteria, as well as problems visiting the Smithy. The developers have responded promptly, deploying hotfixes and updates across various consoles and platforms.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

MH Wilds requires players to purchase microtransactions to change the appearance of their characters and Palicos. The game offers the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack, allowing players to redo their character creation process three times for $6.00, available on all digital storefronts. While players can still alter hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing, any other changes require this voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico requires a separate voucher pack. However, there is an option for a $10 voucher that allows three edits for both the character and the Palico. Capcom is also offering a single character edit voucher for free. These microtransactions were not part of the game during its testing phase but were announced by Capcom prior to the game's launch.

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