The launch of Monster Hunter Wilds has been an unprecedented event in the gaming community. Capcom has managed to make its latest installment in the legendary saga one of the most played games on Steam in record time . However, despite its undeniable success in terms of player numbers, criticism regarding its PC performance is overshadowing its debut.
In less than 24 hours, the game reached over 1,3 million concurrent players on Valve's platform, placing it among the six most-played games in Steam history. This milestone allowed it to surpass releases like Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring , titles that also set records in their time.
A resounding success on Steam
The impact of Monster Hunter Wilds has been overwhelming. From day one, the game has become one of the most played titles on PC , surpassing the one million concurrent player mark . Compared to its predecessor, Monster Hunter World , which reached 329.000 players at launch, the difference is staggering.
In addition to its success on Steam, the game has been very well received on platforms like Twitch , where it has reached peaks of over 350.000 live viewers. This demonstrates the anticipation it generated before its release. The large number of players has also been reflected in the interest in related guides, such as those on how to improve performance on different consoles.
Criticisms for performance on PC
Despite the overwhelming number of players, the game's reception on Steam has been mixed . Optimization issues have been the main focus of criticism, with only 47% of reviews on the platform being positive. Many players have reported difficulty maintaining a stable framerate, even on powerful hardware.
Some users have pointed out that the game's performance on PC is even worse than in its open beta , which has led to frustration within the community. The usefulness of Capcom's official benchmark has also been questioned , as the results obtained from this tool don't seem to reflect the actual gameplay experience.
However, it's important to note that, in the case of performance issues, there is a tool that allows you to create an optimized profile in Steam Deck , which may be useful for some users.
The main complaints of the players
Among the most repeated criticisms are:
- Abrupt FPS drops, even at low graphics settings.
- Compatibility errors, especially on ultra-wide screens.
- Problems with performance management, with excessive load peaks on the hardware.
- Discrepancies between beta and final version performance.
Capcom responds with solutions
In response to a wave of criticism, Capcom has published a series of recommendations to improve PC performance. The company has suggested that players update their graphics drivers , disable compatibility mode , and optimize graphics settings to try and resolve some of the most frequently reported issues.
Among the solutions proposed by Capcom are:
- Update graphics card drivers to the latest version available.
- Verify the integrity of game files on Steam.
- Disable compatibility mode in the executable configuration.
- Adjusting graphic options to lower values ​​and try different configurations.
Additionally, Nvidia recently released a driver update specifically optimized for Monster Hunter Wilds , which may improve performance on some systems. Other ways to maximize hardware performance can also be considered, such as the optimization tips in our article on Turbo Mode for Mac devices.
Despite the reported issues, Monster Hunter Wilds remains a phenomenon . With a dedicated community and a massive player base, Capcom will likely continue working to improve the user experience through future updates and optimization patches.