Monster Hunter Wilds Bugs and MTX Can't Stop Massive Launch

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a staggering feat, boasting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite facing a slew of mixed reviews. Delve deeper to understand 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 garnering mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has attracted over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds achieved an unprecedented all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This surpasses the previous records set by its predecessors, with MH World reaching an all-time peak of 334,684 players and MH Rise peaking at 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive. The bulk of the negative feedback centers around the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance issues.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

In response to the criticism regarding MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken swift action to address these concerns. Monster Hunter’s official support account, Monster Hunter Status, posted on Twitter (X) on February 28, 2025, offering solutions to the game's numerous 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 the video driver set.

For persistent issues, Capcom advised, "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 advancing in the story. A crucial NPC fails to appear, blocking 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, and confirmed that they are actively working on a solution.

Additionally, players have reported issues with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the required criteria, as well as problems accessing the Smithy. The developers have responded promptly, rolling out hotfixes and updates across various consoles and platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In Monster Hunter Wilds, players must purchase microtransactions to modify their characters' and Palicos' appearances. 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 their hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, more extensive changes require the purchase of these vouchers. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance necessitates a separate voucher pack. For those looking to edit both their character and Palico, a $10 voucher offers three chances to do so.

However, Capcom is providing a single free voucher for character edits as a gesture of goodwill. These microtransactions were not present during the game's testing phase, but Capcom had previously announced their inclusion in the final release.

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!