Capcom has issued official advice for PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, following the game's launch to a 'mixed' user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese games company recommends that Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then adjust their settings if they encounter any initial problems. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom expressed on social media.

A 'Not Recommended' Steam review, flagged as 'most helpful,' criticizes the game's optimization, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds has the worst optimization I've ever seen." The reviewer acknowledges the increasing demands of new games but finds the current state of the game inexcusable. They suggest waiting for a more stable release, despite not considering the game itself to be bad. Another negative review echoed similar sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" for its visual quality, claiming it runs worse than the beta version.

In response, Capcom has released a 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to assist Steam users in resolving performance issues. The guide advises players to ensure their systems meet the game's minimum requirements, update their video/graphics drivers, check for Windows updates, perform a clean installation of video drivers, update DirectX, and add the game and Steam files to their anti-virus program's exception list. Additional steps include running Steam and the game with administrator privileges, verifying game files through Steam, and disabling compatibility mode for both "MonsterHunterWilds.exe" and "Steam.exe." If issues persist, Capcom directs players to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.

Despite these performance challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone, securing a spot in Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time. As the game heads into the weekend, its popularity is expected to grow even further.

To help players kickstart their Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, guides are available covering what the game doesn't explicitly tell you, a comprehensive breakdown of all 14 weapon types, a detailed walkthrough, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring your beta character. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' formula and delivering enjoyable fights, though noting a lack of significant challenge.