Monster Hunter Wilds launched to critical acclaim but has encountered technical problems on Steam, leaving many players frustrated on release day. Reports of crashes, performance issues, and other bugs have flooded Steam’s review section, leading to a wave of negative feedback. In response, Capcom has released a troubleshooting guide to assist affected players.
A Rocky Start for PC Players
Despite its technical issues, Monster Hunter Wilds achieved an impressive milestone on Steam, surpassing one million concurrent players at its all-time peak shortly after release on February 28. The game had already garnered widespread praise before launch, earning a “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic with an 89 average score and a 95% recommendation rate from critics.
However, the PC version has faced backlash due to stability problems and performance inconsistencies, with some players struggling to even launch the game. These issues have resulted in a growing number of negative reviews on Steam, dampening the initial excitement surrounding the release.
Player Scrutiny Over Microtransactions and Technical Problems
Beyond performance troubles, Monster Hunter Wilds has also come under fire for its microtransactions, which were a point of contention even before launch. The addition of paid content, combined with ongoing technical difficulties, has sparked debate within the community about Capcom’s handling of the game’s release.
As Capcom works to address these problems, players remain hopeful that upcoming patches will improve stability and optimize the experience for PC users. For now, many are left waiting for fixes before they can fully enjoy what was expected to be one of the biggest releases of the year.
