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

Monster Hunter Wilds: A Million Concurrent Players Despite Launch Issues

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable feat, boasting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam despite receiving mixed reviews. This article delves into the game's impressive player count, its current challenges, and Capcom's response.

Mixed Reception on Steam

While Steam reviews are mixed (57% positive out of 54,669 reviews), MH Wilds' concurrent player count surpasses its predecessors, reaching a peak of 1,384,608, significantly outperforming MH World (334,684) and MH Rise (231,360). The primary criticisms revolve around poor PC optimization and performance issues.

Addressing PC Performance

Capcom acknowledges the negative feedback regarding PC performance. The official Monster Hunter Status account on Twitter (X) (February 28, 2025) directed players to their support website, offering troubleshooting advice including updating graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, and performing a clean driver installation. Further assistance is available via the official Steam community troubleshooting thread.

Game-Breaking Bugs and Hotfixes

A critical bug impacting story progression in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("A World Turned Upside Down") has been identified. The missing NPC prevents players from advancing. Capcom (March 2, 2025) confirmed awareness of this issue and is actively working on a resolution. Additional issues, such as inaccessible "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, and Smithy access problems, have also been addressed with hotfixes across various platforms.

Microtransactions for Character Customization

Character and Palico appearance customization is partially locked behind microtransactions. A three-voucher pack ($6) allows for three character creation resets, while a more comprehensive pack ($10) covers both character and Palico edits. While basic adjustments remain free, the inclusion of these paid options has drawn criticism. Capcom previously announced these microtransactions, which were absent during the testing phase.

Availability and Future Updates

Monster Hunter Wilds is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For ongoing updates and news, refer to Capcom's official channels.