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How to fix Monster Hunter Wilds crashing

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Monster Hunter Wilds often demands high-end computer specifications, and Capcom has provided a benchmark tool for assessing your PC’s performance and determining if it can handle the game. But, even if you get good scores in the benchmark, there’s still a possibility that you might launch MHW, only to encounter crashes.

In this text, we discuss various possible causes for the Monster Hunter Wilds game crashing on your system, along with several potential fixes. These issues might stem from outdated graphics drivers, corrupted game files, or unstable frame generation processes, which we’ll examine in more detail.

How to fix Monster Hunter Wilds crashing on PC

  • Restart your gaming platform or PC
  • Change your launch options to -dx11 or -dx12
  • Verify integrity of MHW’s files
  • Change MHW’s compatibility settings
  • Update your graphics card drivers
  • Close any background applications that use a lot of your PC’s resources
  • Disable Frame Generation
  • Uninstall and reinstall Monster Hunter Wilds

These solutions might not address underlying issues causing the crashes, but they could be beneficial in certain situations, such as when you’re running other games simultaneously or have experienced hiccups during Monster Hunter World (MHW) download.

Changing MHW launch options

The initial challenging choice on this list involves altering the launch settings for Monster Hunter Wilds to DirectX 11 or DirectX 12. Here’s a simple way to accomplish that:

1. Right-click on Monster Hunter Wilds in your Steam library.
2. Select ‘Properties’.
3. Navigate to the ‘Set launch options’ box.
4. Type ‘-dx11’ or ‘-dx12’ (without quotes) into this box, depending on which version you prefer.
5. Click ‘OK’ and then ‘Close’. The next time you run Monster Hunter Wilds, it should use DirectX 11 or 12 as specified.

  1. Right-click Monster Hunter Wilds in Steam
  2. Select Properties
  3. Under Launch Options, type -dx11 and boot up the game
  4. If -dx11 doesn’t work, repeat the process with -dx12

In essence, DirectX 11 tends to perform well on computers that are somewhat outdated, particularly those considered older. On the other hand, modern systems usually benefit more from DirectX 12.

Verifying game file integrity

Alright, let me walk you through checking my game files to ensure they haven’t been corrupted during download. Here’s how I go about it:

1. First, open up my game launcher or client.
2. Navigate to the settings or options menu within the app.
3. Look for an option called ‘Verify Game Files’, ‘Check Integrity of Game Files’, or something similar.
4. Click on that option and let the process run its course. This will scan all game files and repair any that are corrupt or missing.
5. Once done, restart the launcher and try running my game again to see if the issue has been resolved.

  1. Right-click Monster Hunter Wilds in Steam
  2. Select Properties
  3. Select Installed Files
  4. Click Verify Integrity of game files

You’ll need to hold off on playing Monster Hunter World for a bit while Steam checks your game files. This could be an opportunity for you to take a brief rest or pause. Once the verification process is complete, try restarting Monster Hunter World again, as it may help Steam fix any corrupted files that might have been there.

Changing MHW’s compatibility settings

If you’ve been experiencing crashes in Monster Hunter Wilds and the suggested solutions haven’t worked yet, adjusting the game’s compatibility settings is usually effective. Here’s a simple guide to help you make these changes:

1. Right-click on the Monster Hunter Wilds shortcut on your desktop or in your Start menu.
2. Select ‘Properties’ from the dropdown menu.
3. Go to the ‘Compatibility’ tab.
4. Check the box next to ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for:’ and select an older version of Windows (such as Windows 7).
5. Check the box next to ‘Disable fullscreen optimizations’.
6. Click ‘Apply’, then ‘OK’.
7. Try running the game again to see if the crashing issues have been resolved.

  1. Right-click Monster Hunter Wilds in Steam
  2. Hover over Manage and select Browse Local Files
  3. Right-click MonsterHunterWilds and select Properties
  4. Go to Compatibility and tick the “Run this program as an administrator” box.

You can attempt to run the game MHW from here to check if running it as an administrator solves your issue. If not, return to Compatibility settings, then select “Disable fullscreen optimizations” and also choose “Run compatibility mode for Windows 7/8”.

How to disable Frame Generation

If you manage to navigate to the settings within Monster Hunter Wilds for a sufficient amount of time, you have the ability to disable Frame Generation. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Access the game settings.
2. Locate and select the option for ‘Frame Generation’.
3. Toggle the switch or setting to ‘Off’ in order to disable it.

  1. Start up Monster Hunter Wilds
  2. Head into Options to Graphics.
  3. Disable Frame Generation.

Generally speaking, turning on this feature might help boost your frame rate when it’s dropping, but keep in mind that it often leads to the game crashing. If you encounter frame drops, it would be best to disable this feature and adjust your graphics settings down a bit to maintain stability.

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2025-02-28 20:20

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