Capcom Releases Monster Hunter Rise PC Fix Guide

Capcom has offered official PC troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds Steam players following mixed user reviews citing performance issues. The company recommends updating graphics drivers, disabling compatibility mode, and readjusting in-game settings as initial troubleshooting steps. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom tweeted.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization problems. One highly-rated negative review describes the game's optimization as "the worst I've ever seen," suggesting players consider waiting for improvements. Another echoes these concerns, stating performance is "absolutely atrocious" and worse than the beta.

To assist players, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing common issues. They urge PC users to follow these steps to rule out problems with their system, Steam, or game files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game isn't running smoothly, try these steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum specifications.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
• Windows Updates: Check for and install the latest Windows updates. Consider a clean driver installation if problems persist.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version. (See Microsoft support for instructions.)
• Antivirus Exclusions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus's exception/exclusion list.
  • Default Paths:
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
  • Add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe to your antivirus exclusions as well.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam and MonsterHunterWilds.exe with administrator privileges.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam's integrity check. (Right-click the game in your Steam library, select Properties, go to Local Files, and click "Verify integrity of game files.") Ignore any messages about failing to verify local configuration files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe and Steam.exe if enabled.
• Steam Community Thread: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional solutions.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds launched incredibly successfully, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players, placing it in Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time.

For those enjoying the game, resources include guides covering the game's hidden mechanics, weapon types, walkthroughs, multiplayer, and beta character transfer.

IGN's review scored Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10, praising its improvements but noting a lack of challenge.