Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, despite mixed reviews. Dive into the details of the game's performance on PC and the challenges it currently faces.
Monster Hunter Wilds Faced Numerous Issues At Launch
Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam
Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has attracted over 1 million concurrent players. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds reached an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This figure surpasses the records set by its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World peaking at 334,684 players and Monster Hunter Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, with only 57% of the 54,669 reviews being positive. The majority of negative feedback highlights the game's poor optimization for PC and various performance issues.
Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues
In response to the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' performance on PC, Capcom has taken steps to address these concerns. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) posted on February 28, 2025, offering solutions to the reported issues. The post directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which includes a FAQ section addressing common problems. 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 posted 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 critical game-breaking bug is currently preventing players from progressing in the story. 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 team is actively working on a fix. Additionally, other issues have been reported, such as the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking despite meeting the required criteria, and problems visiting the Smithy. The developers have released hotfixes and updates across various platforms to address these concerns.
Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions
In Monster Hunter Wilds, changing the appearance of characters and their Palicos requires purchasing microtransactions. Players can buy 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 pack is available on all digital storefronts. While players can alter hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing without additional cost, any other changes necessitate the purchase of a voucher. A similar pack for Palicos is also available, and a $10 voucher pack allows three edits for both the character and Palico. 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 beforehand.
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 dedicated article.
