Monster Hunter Wilds Bugs and MTX Can't Stop Massive Launch

Monster Hunter Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent Steam players despite receiving mixed reviews. Let's delve into the game's PC performance and current issues.

Monster Hunter Wilds: A Launch Plagued by Problems

Mixed Reviews Despite Massive Player Count

Despite mixed Steam reviews, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has surpassed 1 million concurrent players, peaking at 1,384,608 according to SteamDB. This shatters previous records; MH World peaked at 334,684, and MH Rise at 231,360. However, MH Wilds' Steam page shows a mixed reception, with only 57% positive ratings out of 54,669 reviews. Negative feedback frequently cites poor PC optimization and performance issues.

Capcom Addresses PC Performance Concerns

Capcom has acknowledged the negative reviews regarding MH Wilds' PC performance and offered solutions. On February 28, 2025, the official Monster Hunter Status Twitter (X) account directed users to their support website, providing troubleshooting steps. These include updating video/graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, performing a clean video driver installation, and more. Persistent problems are addressed with a link to a detailed troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page.

Game-Breaking Bug Halts Story Progression

A critical bug is currently preventing players from progressing through the story. The necessary NPC for Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down," is missing. Monster Hunter Status confirmed awareness of this issue on March 2, 2025, and stated they are actively working on a fix. Additional problems, including inaccessible "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, and Smithy access issues, have also been reported and addressed with hotfixes across platforms.

Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions

Altering character and Palico appearances requires microtransactions. The "Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack" ($6.00) allows three character customization attempts, available across all digital storefronts. While hair, eyebrow color, facial features, makeup, and clothing are freely customizable, further alterations necessitate purchasing this voucher, with a $10 option offering three edits for both character and Palico. Despite this, Capcom is providing a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions, absent during the testing phase, were previously announced.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates, check our follow-up article!