PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds are reporting widespread crashes and numerous bugs following the release of the game`s first major update. Problem reports are flooding social media and Reddit.
Interestingly, users haven`t been able to identify a consistent pattern for these crashes. Some players can`t launch the game at all, others experience crashes during loading, and some encounter crashes after playing for a short while. Specific examples include multiple reports of crashes occurring when trading with Sekka. Gamers have tried various troubleshooting steps, with common suggestions including rolling back drivers, updating the BIOS, using mods, and deleting the version.dll file from the Steam folder. Capcom has stated they are aware of some issues and are working on a fix, but it is unclear if a comprehensive solution is in development.
Monster Hunter Wilds was released on February 28th. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Despite reaching a peak online player count of 1.3 million, the game has received only 48% positive reviews on Steam, largely due to optimization problems. Digital Foundry experts have also highlighted issues with the PC version, noting slow texture loading, FPS drops, stutters, and other problems. A potential workaround related to a typo in the game files has surfaced online.
Finley Holt