Capcom’s Troubling Response to Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Woes

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Summary

  • Capcom has responded to widespread reports of Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance issues with troubleshooting advice.
  • The move frustrated some outspoken fans, who feel that the developer is avoiding admitting to poor PC optimization.
  • Capcom has yet to give any indication it will work on further optimizing the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds.

Capcom has offered suggestions for enhancing the Monster Hunter Rise (PC) performance, following numerous player complaints. However, some Monster Hunter Rise gamers have shown a divided reaction as the developer hasn’t specifically addressed the root causes that players believe are responsible for their less-than-ideal gameplay experiences.

On February 28, the game titled “Monster Hunter Wilds” became available for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and personal computers. However, compared to its reviews on PlayStation Store and Xbox Marketplace, its Steam user feedback is much less favorable. This is primarily due to numerous performance problems that appear to be affecting the PC version of this action RPG across a wide range of users.

Just after the release of the game, Capcom addressed the persistent performance issues reported by PC users via their official MHStatusUpdates Twitter account. They suggested that players experiencing poor performance in Monster Hunter World on Steam should update their graphics drivers, disable the game’s Windows compatibility mode, adjust their graphics settings, and follow several other steps to improve their experience.

Capcom’s First Response to Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Issues

Some Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Aren’t Happy With Capcom’s Response to PC Performance Issues

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As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been following the recent updates from Capcom regarding Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. While they’ve shared a support page with suggestions, their comments have sparked a heated debate among fans. Some, like me, are skeptical about their approach to what we believe is the real problem – poor PC optimization. As JakeMAbbott on Twitter put it, “These are all cosmetic fixes,” and Skaichan labeled the game’s recommended PC system requirements as nothing more than a joke. Many other responses mirror this sentiment. The tweet, which has garnered over 171,000 views so far, seems to have struck a nerve with the gaming community.

Vocal supporters of Monster Hunter Wilds are particularly upset that Capcom hasn’t shown any signs of improving the PC version’s performance, claiming that Capcom’s suggestions for troubleshooting problems instead of acknowledging development mistakes. This situation has been likened to the ongoing performance issues with Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PC, which Capcom eventually addressed but never fully resolved.

Despite some criticism from fans, Monster Hunter Wilds has proven to be the largest PC launch in the franchise’s history, reaching a peak of over 1.38 million simultaneous players on Steam on February 28. However, its current Steam user reviews are rated as “Mixed,” primarily due to issues with the game’s performance on PC. Players experiencing performance problems are encouraged to update their graphics drivers, operating system, and DirectX versions. Additionally, they should whitelist the game’s installation folder in their antivirus software, run Steam as an administrator, and verify the integrity of the game files through Valve’s platform. Capcom advises these steps to improve the gaming experience for those facing performance issues.

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