Monster Hunter Wilds has, so far, been an absolutely fantastic game for those who can actually play it. PC players have been complaining of performance issues since launch, and for those on any platform, a handful of glitches have gotten in the way of the hunt.
These complaints have been so omnipresent that the game sits at a “mixed” rating on Steam, despite reviews scoring high from critics and long-time fans alike.
Capcom has released statements on the issue, and are working to fix things behind the scenes – but as with many attempts at bug-squashing, an answer to “when are the fixes coming?” is hard to come by.
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Until then, Capcom wants you to be aware of some of the glitches that may occur. In two posts on X, they highlight specific issues that may be locking some content away from you.
The first is a bug involving a tutorial. Specifically, where more-limited tutorial settings aren’t going away when they ought to be.
Hunters, we are currently investigating an issue that can occur when visiting the Smithy.
When this issue occurs, weapon upgrading tutorials are repeatedly shown, disabling certain options in the menu.
Given how important the smithy is for gear progression, this glitch could stop you from getting the most out of every weapon. In a game as number-savvy as Monster Hunter, those looking to min-max their build will be especially impacted.
The second bug causes menu items to fail to unlock, despite the player meeting progression requirements. This one affects the “Grill a Meal” and “Ingredient Center” options.
Hunters, we are aware of an issue occurring for some players where the “Grill a Meal” and “Ingredient Center” features can’t be unlocked, even though the progress criteria is met by the player. We are currently working on this issue and will provide further updates when we have them.
Again, this one’s gonna prevent you from boosting your hunter in certain ways. While Monster Hunter Wilds’ easier gameplay ensures that neither of these bugs are game-breaking, they will have a measurable, negative impact on your hunter’s power should you encounter them.
Despite Issues, Monster Hunter Wilds Remains A Strong Entry In The Franchise
Though technical problems have been Wilds’ bane – especially on PC – these problems haven’t impacted everyone’s experience with the game.
If you’ve been affected by performance issues, then at least you can rest easy knowing that there’s a good game underneath it all. It will, unfortunately, need a bit more excavation to get there.
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Technical issues are an annoying, but ultimately solvable problem. Complaints about Monster Hunter Wilds have largely centered on these issues. There have been other problems mentioned, but they’re generally eclipsed by “I can’t run the game properly on PC.”
Patience is key, hunters. Whether the bugs are big or small, a quick death by hammer will smash them just the same.
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