Monster Hunter Wilds: Unstoppable Launch Despite Bugs and MTX

Monster Hunter Wilds has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving over 1 million concurrent players on Steam despite receiving mixed reviews. This article delves into the game's performance on PC and the issues it currently faces.

Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has shattered records with over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This far exceeds the peaks of its predecessors, with MH World at 334,684 and MH Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds has a 57% positive review rating from 54,669 reviews, with many negative comments citing poor PC optimization and 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. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, posted on Twitter (X) with solutions to the game's issues. The post directed players to MH Wilds' support website, which provides answers to common concerns and suggests fixes like updating video/graphics drivers, checking for the latest Windows updates, and performing a clean installation of video drivers.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, Capcom advised players to follow the troubleshooting steps on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page, which offers more detailed guidance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug is currently preventing story progression in MH Wilds. A crucial NPC fails to appear in the necessary location, blocking players at 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 working on a fix.

Additionally, issues with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking, as well as problems visiting the Smithy, have been reported. Capcom has responded with hotfixes and updates across various platforms.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

In MH Wilds, changing the appearance of characters and their Palicos requires microtransactions. Players can purchase the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack for $6.00, which allows them to redo their character creation process three times. This voucher is available on all digital storefronts. While players can change hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, more extensive edits require vouchers. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance requires another voucher pack, but a $10 voucher offers three edits for both character and Palico.

Capcom is offering a single character edit voucher for free. These microtransactions were not part of the testing phase but were announced to be included in the final game.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on Monster Hunter Wilds, stay tuned to our articles below!