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

Monster Hunter Wilds has taken the gaming world by storm, boasting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam despite facing mixed reviews. Dive into the details to understand how the game is performing on PC and the issues it's currently grappling with.

Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews on Steam

Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, Monster Hunter (MH) Wilds has captivated a massive audience, with an all-time peak of 1,384,608 concurrent players according to SteamDB. This figure not only shatters the records of its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World reaching a peak of 334,684 players and Monster Hunter Rise at 231,360, but also highlights the game's significant popularity. However, with only 57% of its 54,669 reviews being positive, the game has faced criticism primarily for its poor optimization and performance issues on PC.

Capcom Responds To PC Performance Issues

Addressing the negative feedback on MH Wilds' PC performance, Capcom has taken steps to resolve these concerns. On February 28, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, used Twitter (X) to share solutions for the game's numerous issues. The post directed players to the MH Wilds support website, which offers detailed guidance and fixes, including 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 suggests visiting the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for further assistance.

Game-breaking Bug Blocking Story Progress

A significant game-breaking bug is currently preventing story progression for many players. This bug involves a vital NPC failing to appear in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 A World Turned Upside Down, halting player advancement. Monster Hunter Status acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 2, 2025, and assured the community that they are actively working on a solution. Additionally, other issues such as the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features not unlocking, as well as problems visiting the Smithy, have been addressed with hotfixes and updates across various platforms.

Character Editing Locked Behind Microtransactions

One notable aspect of MH Wilds is its use of microtransactions for character customization. Players must purchase the Monster Hunter Wilds - Character Edit Voucher Three-Voucher Pack for $6.00 to edit their character's appearance three times. This pack is available on all digital storefronts. While players can still alter hair, eyebrow color, facial color, makeup, and clothing for free, any other changes require the voucher. Similarly, editing a Palico's appearance requires another voucher, though a $10 pack allows edits for both the character and Palico three times. Capcom is offering a single free voucher for character edits, despite these options not being available during the game's testing phase.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates and more information on Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out our article below!