We've put up a troubleshooting guide.
Please consult this guide if you are experiencing any issues with the game.

Please ensure you've followed the steps below to rule out problems with your PC, Steam, or the game’s files.

When the game does not run properly, please try the steps below.

1. Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the game.
   
   
2. Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.
   
   
3. Check for Windows Updates and ensure all of the latest programs are installed to your OS.
   
   
4. If you still experience issues, try performing a clean installation of the video driver set.
   
   
5. Update DirectX to the latest version.
   For details on how to update DirectX, please visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center.
   
   
6. Add the game’s folder and files to your anti-virus program’s exception / exclusion list.
   
   Default Paths:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
   
   
7. Add folder and files for Steam.exe to your anti-virus program’s exception / exclusion list.
   
   *Default Paths:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe
   
   
8. Give administrator privileges to Steam.
   To run Steam.exe in administrator mode, right-click on the .exe file and select “Run as administrator.”
   
   
9. If you still experience issues, try logging into your PC in administrator mode and then run the game’s execution file (MonsterHunterWilds.exe).
   
   
10. Verify the game’s files on Steam.
    
    To verify your game’s files, follow these steps:
    (1) Restart your computer and launch Steam.
    (2) From the “Library” section, right-click on the game, and select “Properties” from the menu.
    (3) Select the “Installed Files” tab and click the “Verify integrity of game files” button.
    (4) Steam will verify the game’s files – this process may take several minutes.
    
    Important: One or more files may fail to verify. The files that fail to verify are local configuration files that should not be replaced as part of this process. You can safely ignore this message. If problematic files were detected during this process, Steam will automatically download and / or replace those files.
    
    
11. Disable Compatibility Mode for “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” if enabled.
    
    (1) Right click on “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” located in the following folder:
    　　C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
    　　 *The above is the default location.
    (2) Go to Properties
    (3) Open Compatibility tab
    (4) Untick “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”
    If the above does not resolve the issue, please disable the Compatibility Mode for “Steam.exe” located in the folder below.
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
    
    
12. If you still experience issues, please also try the troubleshooting steps on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread posted on the Steam community page as they contain more detailed and additional steps that may help resolve your issue.
    
    *Some steps mentioned in this article is also mentioned in the troubleshooting guide below, but please try all the steps in the guide again.

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Journey across locales that dynamically change moment to moment. Explore a tale of monsters and humans in a world of duality.
Experience the next evolution in hunting action and the most immersive Monster Hunter to date!

Thanks to everybody who participated in Gemma's quest for armor spheres!
All hunters will receive one hundred armor spheres as a reward to banding together to reach the goal!
How to Claim:
Login Bonuses can be claimed after starting the game while online and signed in.
- If a login bonus notification appears as an important message, bonuses can be claimed from that message.
- Start Menu > Items & Equipment > Login Bonus

In-game, go to the Support Desk at the Base Camp and select Claim Content to receive your special items!
- Open Beta Test Bonus Pendant
- Open Beta Test Bonus Item Pack
- OBT 2 Bonus Item Pack
Note: Bonuses can only be claimed if the platform used to play the main game matches the platform used to play the Open Beta Tests.
- Capcom ID Bonus

Check the Monster Hunter Wilds official site for more details!
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/


If you have save data from the Steam versions of Monster Hunter: World and Iceborne, you'll earn in-game equipment for your Palico and a Nameplate to use in your Hunter Profile.
See the official website for more information regarding how to claim these bonuses.
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/product/



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More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here:
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We are hosting a survey for Monster Hunter Wilds through Thursday, March 27. Complete the survey to receive a special digital wallpaper!
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Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds!
For any questions, please visit our support site using the following link:
View frequently asked questions using the following link:
https://www.monsterhunter.com/support/wilds/en/top

The worldwide release of Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here!
Visit the official site to learn all about the game.


Get hunter layered armor and a talisman for pre-ordering Monster Hunter Wilds!

– Hunter Layered Armor: Guild Knight Set
– Talisman: Hope Charm
Note: Layered Armor only changes the appearance of armor.
Steam version bonuses available for customers who pre-order the game by February 28, 2025, 4:59 a.m. (UTC).

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The Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds will be available to play at the following times:
Find more details here:

We will simultaneously make several paid DLC items available, but it may take some time for all products to show up on the store.

In particular, bundles that include multiple items of paid DLC at a reduced price will only show up on the store once each item in that bundle is available separately on the store.
Please keep this in mind when getting DLC.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Hey hunters,

How’s it going?

We’re so, so close to launch now and can’t wait for you to join us in the Forbidden Lands as we usher in the next generation of Monster Hunter together!

But, before then we’ve got some exciting and fresh new information for you about the game’s first free content update, Title Update 1, that’s literally just been revealed at a digital event (at the time of this posting) by Monster Hunter Wilds producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, and Monster Hunter Wilds director, Yuya Tokuda!



Release Window

First up, we’re pleased to confirm that TU1 for Monster Hunter Wilds will arrive in early April.

This will give hunters enough time to prepare for the new content, and challenges, that await them!

A New Level of Challenge!

Prepare your gear, and resolve, hunters! TU1 will bring with it a monster of formidable strength at a level above Tempered!

Another challenging monster will also await you!

A Place to Gather!

A new place to meet, communicate, have meals together and more with other hunters will be added to Monster Hunter Wilds in TU1!

This area will be available to hunters who have completed the main story, so get hunting and be ready!


That wraps up today’s short post! As this information just got revealed, we were keen to share it with you straight away and provide a little more info at what’s coming in our first free Title Update in April!

We’ll see you in Monster Hunter Wilds real soon!

- The Monster Hunter Community Team

The wait is almost over!
Pre-load for your pre-order of Monster Hunter Wilds has begun!
Jump straight into the hunt when the game releases at the below times.

■Release
Thursday February 27 at 9PM PT
Friday Febuary 28 at 5AM GMT

For other regions, check out this handy map to work out when Monster Hunter Wilds will be available in your area on Steam.

https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/

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As with the first OBT held in November last year, the second OBT will include Character Creation, the Story Trial, and the Doshaguma Hunt. After completing the Doshaguma Hunt, you'll also be able to explore the Windward Plains and encounter the various creatures that inhabit its ecosystem.
Unique to the OBT2, hunters will now be able to take on a monster well-known throughout the series, the bird wyvern Gypceros. You'll also be able to take on the game's flagship monster Arkveld in a high difficulty quest specially tailored for the OBT2. We encourage experienced hunters who are confident in their skills to take on this challenge.

Try out each weapon and get a feel for the various weapon actions in the Training Area. However, please be aware that some weapon specifications will differ from the retail version.

The OBT2 will expand some online multiplayer features, adding Private Lobbies and Online Single Player.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025!
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More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here:
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The hunt finally begins in Monster Hunter Wilds on Friday, February 28, 2025! Be sure to check out the 7th trailer, which features new highlights and covers all of the elements we've showcased so far, such as unique monsters, dynamically changing environments, and the riveting story that unfolds in this rich world.

Look forward to all the new and returning monsters that will make an appearance in the various ecosystems featured in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out the official website for more info on the game's features.
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/

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Feature Monster of the First Title Update
Stay tuned for more to come on the world of Monster Hunter Wilds!
Look forward to more information on the upcoming free title update.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025!
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Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark (Steam version)
Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free tool that uses a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds to measure and score the performance of your computer.
More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here:
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For all of you who missed the Open Beta Test in November 2024, or for those who want to play it again, we've decided to hold a second Open Beta Test before the game's official launch on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Check out this video!

PT: Thursday, February 6th 2025 7:00pm - Sunday, February 9th, 2025 6:59 pm
PT: Thursday, February 13th, 2025 7:00 pm - Sunday, February 16th, 2025 6:59 pm
(Times approximate and subject to change.)

Saved data from the previous Open Beta Test, including character creation data and more, can be carried over to the second Open Beta Test.

The second Open Beta Test will feature the same content as the first, with the addition of a trial Gypceros hunt.
Further information will be revealed in the future.
https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/obt/


Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and requests. Rest assured that we are using this feedback to create a higher quality product.
We are currently giving our undivided attention to ensuring that adjustments are made to the final product, but please be aware that these improvements will not be reflected in the second Open Beta Test.
Take a look at the video below to see what adjustments we're planning on making to the final product.

Pre-orders available now!
Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025!
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