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Capcom’s Latest Update Makes The State Of Monster Hunter Wilds Even More Confusing

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Despite being highly successful and popular within the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds has experienced one of the rockiest launches in the franchise’s history. Although some of the challenges encountered with Wilds can be attributed to common issues that arose for Monster Hunter World post-release, it appears that Capcom’s latest addition to the beloved series has not effectively addressed past shortcomings. The chaotic state of Monster Hunter Wilds‘ PC debut is particularly striking when considering a recent admission from Capcom themselves.

Despite some players finding the PC version of the game less than ideal, even bordering on unplayable, Capcom continues to enrich the hunting experience by adding numerous new features. Regrettably, these improvements haven’t been sufficient to counteract the growing number of technical problems the game has been facing. The recent title update was expected to be a major milestone for Monster Hunter World, but instead, its ratings are plummeting faster than ever before.

Nearly Half Of Capcom’s Total Sales Are From PC

A Significant Leap From Capcom’s Previous Records

It’s already puzzling enough that things are as they are in the Wilds, but to add fuel to the fire, Capcom has disclosed a financial statement indicating that Steam makes up an astonishing 42.1% of their total sales, according to PC Gamer. Given the recent poor review scores for the Wilds, it seems odd that Capcom isn’t treating this situation with more seriousness.

Due to Steam sales rising by 61.1% compared to the previous year, totaling $363 million as reported by PC Gamer, there’s a significant financial motivation for fostering a positive relationship with their PC user base. Moreover, Capcom’s internal recognition of Monster Hunter Wilds’ role in the revenue surge adds weight to this argument, particularly since it has sold over $10M worth of copies. However, despite the extraordinary sales success of Wilds in the series, it seems that technical stability hasn’t been given as much attention as releasing new content quickly.

Steam sales have significantly increased (by 61.1%) and made a total of $363 million compared to last year, according to PC Gamer. This means there’s a strong financial reason for maintaining a positive connection with their PC users. Additionally, Capcom has praised Monster Hunter Wilds for contributing to the revenue surge, as it sold over $10M copies. While sales of Wilds have been record-breaking in the series, it appears that technical stability hasn’t received as much attention as quickly releasing new content.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Performance Problems Keep Getting Worse Over Time

Each Fix Feels More Like A Band-Aid Solution

Although there may be a widespread belief that Capcom has overlooked the ongoing performance issues with Monster Hunter Wilds, the truth is that since its launch, Wilds has undergone numerous bug fixes and enhancements aimed at resolving technical problems. However, it hasn’t been able to tackle the most significant challenges facing Monster Hunter: Wilds yet.

In an unexpected turn, the second title upgrade for “Wilds” by Capcom was anticipated to be a triumphant return, reintroducing a cherished gameplay aspect absent for 16 years. However, this update has highlighted issues within Monster Hunter even further. Each significant revision for “Wilds” appears to introduce more complications than resolutions, making its deteriorating review scores somewhat justifiable. In addition to the usual FPS and visual glitches, a substantial number of Steam players have encountered problems where Monster Hunter: Wilds fails to advance past the loading screen or repeatedly crashes upon launch.

Despite facing significant criticism following the rocky debut of its predecessor, Capcom’s Monster Hunter World, many of its major flaws were rectified within weeks or months post-launch. Although it took nearly a year to address most of the game’s problems, this is still a marked improvement compared to the latest installment in the series. To add to the concerns surrounding Wildspire Waste, Capcom has faced substantial criticism for focusing on cosmetics rather than addressing pressing game issues. This has led to a wave of discontent among players, as a steady stream of DLC content continues to be released in line with the series’ tradition.

Capcom’s Perception Of Wilds Is Worrying News For The Franchise

The Future Could Be Brighter For The Monster Hunter’s Future

Although I continue to have faith that Capcom will rectify most of the problems with Monster Hunter Wilds, it’s increasingly concerning about where the series is heading. Given how Capcom has been touting Wilds as a significant financial victory for both the company and the franchise itself, it’s becoming harder to envision substantial changes in the future.

In addition to performance concerns, Monster Hunter Wilds encounters another challenge: there’s not enough substantial post-game content to retain its active players. This issue is typical in the series prior to significant DLC releases, but a larger proportion of players might decide against returning in the future. Even if Capcom improves the performance of Wilds, a significant content update may strain the game even more than at its launch, without the necessary momentum for it to flourish.

Beyond the realm of the Monster Hunter series itself, the unprecedented triumph of Wilds underscores a troubling trend: the frequent occurrence of flawed PC versions, which might lead studios to draw misguided conclusions from their victories. While I remain convinced that the gameplay in Monster Hunter Wilds enriches the series, the multitude of problems in its current iteration makes it challenging to justify a positive evaluation. Fortunately, Capcom’s recognition of Monster Hunter Wilds‘ success isn’t entirely disheartening, as it may signal that there’s enough financial risk at stake to prioritize addressing player concerns.

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2025-07-05 00:17

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