Monster Hunter Wilds review bombed over PC performance issues and lack of challenging endgame

Monster Hunter Wilds faces harsh criticism on Steam due to poor PC optimization and complaints about an easy endgame.

Monster Hunter Wilds is currently under heavy criticism on Steam, as players voice frustration over poor PC optimization and a lack of challenging endgame content. Despite record-breaking sales at launch, the game has since seen a sharp decline in player activity—now trailing behind 2018’s Monster Hunter World in terms of active users.

Much of the backlash focuses on technical issues. Players report frequent crashes, severe frame rate drops, and persistent stuttering—even on high-end systems. One user, Scoriox, said, “It’s really frustrating that the game cannot run smoothly on devices like the Steam Deck, while the Deck does fine with titles much more demanding on it.”

Alongside these performance problems, veteran fans have criticized the game’s limited endgame experience. Many feel the content lacks depth and replay value, prompting some to return to Monster Hunter World, which offers a more satisfying endgame loop.

This isn’t the first time the franchise has faced such criticism. Reviewer LilimVixen pointed out that similar complaints were made about World’s base version, which was later enriched with updates and the Iceborne expansion. Whether Capcom will take a similar approach with Wilds remains to be seen.

Community opinion is divided. Tiamantus went so far as to call Wilds a “betrayal” of the series’ core identity, comparing it to making a Souls game too easy.

Others, like Genevieve Vavance and Simp King Ken, argued the outrage is overblown. They noted that early versions of Monster Hunter games are often less difficult and become more complex with post-launch support.

Capcom has acknowledged the current problems and promised patches, but the slow pace of updates has only added to player frustration. Following similar issues with Dragon’s Dogma 2, some fans now question Capcom’s overall approach to PC optimization.

While some players remain frustrated, others embrace the game’s laid-back pace—highlighting the evolving expectations within the Monster Hunter community.