"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 facing mixed reviews. This article delves into the game's performance on PC and addresses 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 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. 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 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 swift action. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) announced on February 28, 2025, that they are actively working on solutions. They directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which offers detailed troubleshooting steps, including updating video/graphics drivers, checking for the latest Windows updates, and performing a clean installation of the video driver set.

If issues persist, Capcom advises players to visit the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed guidance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has been identified that prevents 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 working on a fix.

Additionally, other reported issues include the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the criteria, and problems accessing the Smithy. Capcom has already released hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In MH Wilds, players must purchase microtransactions to alter their character and Palico appearances. The Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack allows players to redo their character creation process three times for $6.00, available across all digital storefronts.

While players can modify hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, any other changes require the voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance requires a separate voucher pack. A more comprehensive $10 voucher pack offers three edits for both the character and Palico.

Although these microtransactions were not available during the testing phase, Capcom is currently offering a single free voucher for character edits. The company had previously announced the inclusion of these microtransactions in the game.

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 related articles.