Monster Hunter Wilds: A Million Concurrent Players Despite Launch Issues
Despite mixed Steam reviews, Monster Hunter Wilds boasts over 1 million concurrent players, peaking at 1,384,608 according to SteamDB. This surpasses previous entries, Monster Hunter World (334,684) and Monster Hunter Rise (231,360). However, the game currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with only 57% positive reviews out of 54,669. Criticism centers around poor PC optimization and performance problems.
Capcom Addresses PC Performance
Acknowledging the negative feedback, Capcom's Monster Hunter Status account responded on Twitter (X) on February 28, 2025, directing players to their support website. Solutions suggested include updating graphics drivers, installing the latest Windows updates, and performing a clean driver installation. Further troubleshooting steps are available on the official Steam community page.
Game-Breaking Bug and Other Issues
A significant bug prevents story progression in Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 ("A World Turned Upside Down") due to a missing NPC. Capcom, acknowledging the problem on March 2, 2025, is actively working on a fix. Additional issues, including inaccessible "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, and Smithy access problems, have also been addressed with hotfixes across platforms.
Character Customization Locked Behind Microtransactions
Character and Palico appearance customization is gated behind microtransactions. A three-voucher pack costing $6.00 allows for three character creation attempts, while a $10.00 pack offers three attempts for both character and Palico. While basic hair, eye, and clothing changes are free, extensive customization requires purchase. Note that Capcom is providing one free character edit voucher. These microtransactions, absent during the testing phase, were previously announced.
Monster Hunter Wilds is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for updates!
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