Following the launch of *Monster Hunter Wilds* on Steam, which received a 'mixed' user review rating primarily due to performance issues, Capcom has stepped in with official advice for PC players. The Japanese gaming giant recommends that users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then adjust their in-game settings to address these initial problems. Capcom expressed gratitude for the patience and support of their community via a tweet, signaling their commitment to improving the gaming experience.

Despite the game's strong start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam and a spot in the top 10 most-played games of all time, several users voiced their concerns over optimization. A highly-rated 'Not Recommended' review on Steam criticized the game for its "worst optimization" ever seen, pointing out the absurdity of the performance demands despite understanding the trend of increasing requirements in new games. The reviewer suggested waiting for a more stable release, acknowledging the game's potential but highlighting current performance issues. Another negative review echoed these sentiments, describing the game's performance as "absolutely atrocious" compared to its visual quality.

In response, Capcom has released a detailed 'Troubleshooting & Known Issues' guide to help users overcome these challenges. The guide suggests several steps to troubleshoot performance issues, including:

• Ensuring the system meets the game's minimum requirements.
• Updating video/graphics drivers and Windows to the latest versions.
• Performing a clean installation of video drivers.
• Updating DirectX to the latest version.
• Adding the game and Steam folders to the anti-virus exception list.
• Running Steam and the game with administrator privileges.
• Verifying the integrity of game files through Steam.
• Disabling compatibility mode for both the game and Steam executables.

For those still facing issues, Capcom directs users to the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread on the Steam community page for more detailed steps.

To aid players in their *Monster Hunter Wilds* journey, additional resources are available, including guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive look at all 14 weapon types, a walkthrough in progress, a multiplayer guide, and instructions on transferring beta characters. IGN's review of the game scored it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and delivering enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge.