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

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a staggering milestone with over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite receiving mixed reviews. Dive into the details of 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 captivated over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players, surpassing the records set by its predecessors. Monster Hunter World peaked at 334,684 players, while Monster Hunter Rise hit 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. Many negative reviews cite poor PC optimization and performance issues as major concerns.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken proactive steps to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, used Twitter (X) to communicate solutions to the community. They directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which offers detailed guidance on resolving common issues. 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, which provides additional steps to help resolve problems.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has been reported, preventing story progression for some players. This bug causes a vital NPC to fail to appear during Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and confirmed that the development 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 accessing the Smithy. The developers have responded swiftly, deploying hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In Monster Hunter Wilds, character customization is tied to microtransactions. Players can purchase the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack for $6.00, allowing them to redo their character creation process three times. This pack is available on all digital storefronts. While basic changes like hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing can be altered freely, more extensive edits require the voucher.

Similarly, editing the appearance of the player's Palico companion also necessitates a separate voucher pack. For those looking to edit both their character and Palico, a $10 voucher offers three edits for each. However, Capcom is offering a single character edit voucher for free. 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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