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

Despite a rocky start with mixed reviews, Monster Hunter Wilds has soared to over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, showcasing its undeniable appeal. Dive into this article to uncover the game's performance on PC and the challenges it faces.

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 over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 players, shattering records set by its predecessors. MH World peaked at 334,684 players, while MH Rise reached 231,360. However, with 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive, MH Wilds has faced criticism for being poorly optimized for PC and experiencing performance issues.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the negative feedback on MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to address these concerns. The official Monster Hunter Status account on X (formerly Twitter) posted on February 28, 2025, providing solutions to the game's issues. The post directs players to MH Wilds' support website, which offers detailed troubleshooting steps including updating video/graphics drivers, checking for Windows updates, and performing a clean installation of the video driver. For persistent issues, Capcom suggests visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for further assistance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A critical game-breaking bug is currently hindering story progression in MH Wilds. This bug prevents a vital NPC from appearing in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "A World Turned Upside Down." Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on X on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that the team is actively working on a fix. Additionally, players have encountered issues with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking as expected, as well as problems visiting the Smithy. Capcom has responded promptly, deploying hotfixes and updates across various platforms.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In MH Wilds, altering your character's appearance or that of your Palico requires purchasing microtransactions. The Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack allows players to redo their character creation process three times for $6.00, available on all digital storefronts. While players can freely change hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing, other modifications necessitate these vouchers. A similar pack for Palicos is also available, and a $10 voucher offers three edits for both your character and Palico. Capcom is offering a single character edit voucher for free, though these microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced beforehand.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our article below!