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

Monster Hunter Wilds has surged to over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite facing a wave of mixed reviews. Dive in to discover how the game is performing on PC and the challenges it's currently navigating.

Monster Hunter Wilds Grapples with Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite the buzz of mixed reviews, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has captivated over 1 million players at the same time on Steam. As per SteamDB, the game reached an all-time high of 1,384,608 concurrent users. This number eclipses the records set by its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World peaking at 334,684 players and Monster Hunter Rise at 231,360. Yet, the game's Steam page reflects a 57% positive rating from 54,669 reviews, with many players citing poor PC optimization and performance issues as their primary concerns.

Capcom Tackles PC Performance Woes

In response to the outcry over MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has stepped up to address these concerns. On February 28, 2025, the official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) shared updates and solutions to the game's ongoing issues.

Capcom directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which offers guidance on various issues. Suggested fixes include updating video and graphics drivers, ensuring the latest Windows updates are installed, and performing a clean installation of video drivers. For persistent problems, Capcom recommended visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed assistance.

Game-breaking Bug Halts Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug has emerged, preventing story progression for some players. This issue involves a crucial NPC missing from Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, A World Turned Upside Down. Monster Hunter Status confirmed on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, that they are actively addressing this problem.

Additionally, players have reported issues with the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the criteria, along with difficulties accessing the Smithy. Capcom has responded swiftly, deploying hotfixes and updates across various platforms to mitigate these issues.

Character Customization Locked Behind Paywall

In Monster Hunter Wilds, players must engage with microtransactions to alter their characters' and Palicos' appearances. The Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack offers three chances to redo character creation for $6.00, available on all digital platforms. Basic changes like hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing are free, but more extensive edits require purchasing vouchers. A separate pack for Palico edits is also available, while a $10 voucher allows three edits for both the player's character and Palico. Notably, Capcom is offering a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions were not part of the game's testing phase but were announced beforehand.

Monster Hunter Wilds is currently playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Keep yourself informed with the latest updates on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our related article below!