Monster Hunter Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent Steam players despite a wave of mixed reviews. Let's delve into the game's PC performance and current issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds: A Rocky Launch Despite Massive Popularity
Mixed Reception on Steam
Despite receiving mixed Steam reviews, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has achieved a staggering milestone: over 1 million concurrent players. SteamDB reports an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players. This surpasses previous entries in the franchise; MH World peaked at 334,684, and MH Rise at 231,360. However, the Steam page currently displays a "Mixed" rating, with only 57% positive reviews out of 54,669. Criticism frequently centers on poor PC optimization and performance issues.
Capcom Addresses PC Performance Concerns
Capcom has acknowledged the negative feedback regarding MH Wilds' PC performance. Monster Hunter Status, the official support account, tweeted (on X, formerly Twitter) on February 28, 2025, outlining solutions. Their support website offers troubleshooting advice, including updating graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, and performing a clean driver installation. Persistent problems? Capcom directs players to the official Steam community troubleshooting thread for more detailed steps.
Game-Breaking Bug Halts Story Progression
A critical bug is currently preventing players from progressing through the story. The NPC required for Main Mission: Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down," is missing, effectively halting gameplay. Monster Hunter Status tweeted on March 2, 2025, confirming awareness of the issue and ongoing work on a fix. Additional issues reported include the inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, despite meeting requirements, along with Smithy access problems. Hotfixes and updates are being deployed across platforms.
Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions
Altering character and Palico appearances requires microtransactions in MH Wilds. The "Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack" ($6.00) allows three character customization resets and is available on all digital platforms. While basic adjustments (hair, eyebrow and facial color, makeup, and clothing) are free, further customization requires purchasing this voucher. A $10 voucher offers three resets for both character and Palico appearances. Despite this, Capcom is providing a single free character edit voucher. These microtransactions were absent during the testing phase, but their inclusion was previously announced.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated on the latest news with our follow-up article!
