Monster Hunter Wilds PC Crashes? Here Is How to Fix Them

If you are playing Monster Hunter Wilds on PC and running into crashes, launch/performance issues, or missing sound/cutscenes, Capcom has provided official troubleshooting steps to fix common problems on Steam.

How to Fix Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam

Here are a few important fixes Capcom recommends if the game is not running properly:

1. Update Your System & Drivers

• Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements.
• Update your graphics drivers (NVIDIA/AMD).
• Check for Windows updates and install any missing system files.
• If issues persist, try a clean driver installation.

AMD users can also try this optional update, which might help resolve some crashing issues.

2. Uninstall the High-Resolution Texture Pack (Player-Recommended Fix)
If you are experiencing stuttering, the High-Resolution Texture Pack (an optional DLC) may be the cause.

• Uninstall it.
• Use the regular “High” texture setting in the graphics menu instead. This has helped reduce lag and improve performance even on high-end rigs.

3. Adjust VRAM Usage for More Stability (Player-Recommended Fix)

If your GPU has 12 GB VRAM or less, try keeping your VRAM usage below 8 GB to avoid stutters and crashes. Even with 16 GB VRAM, staying under half of your max VRAM can help improve stability. You can check VRAM usage in the graphics settings menu.

4. Verify Your Game Files on Steam
Steam can check for missing or corrupted files:

1. Restart your PC and open Steam.
2. Go to Library → Right-click on Monster Hunter Wilds → Select Properties.
3. Click the Installed Files tab and choose Verify integrity of game files.
4. Let Steam complete the process—it may take a few minutes.

5. Adjust Your Game & Compatibility Settings

• Disable Combatibility Mode for MonsterHunterWilds.exe;
  1. Go to the game’s folder:
  2. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
  3. Right-click MonsterHunterWilds.exe → Properties → Compatibility Tab.
  4. Uncheck “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”
  5. Click Apply and OK.
• Disable Compatibility Mode for Steam.exe as well (same process, but located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam).

6. Add the Game to Your Antivirus Exception List
Some security programs may block Wilds from running properly. Add these folders to your antivirus exclusions:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe

7. Disable DLSS or Frame Generation (If Crashing) (Player-Recommended Fix)

Some players have reported that DLSS or Frame Generation can cause crashes. If you are experiencing frequent crashes, try turning these settings off in the graphics menu. However, DLSS can improve performance for many players, so only disable it if you are having issues.

8. Delete the Crash Report Files (Player-Recommended Fix)
This reportedly fixed some of the experienced issues for players.

• Locate Game Directory: Open Steam, navigate to your Library, right-click on Monster Hunter Wilds, and select “Manage” > “Browse Local Files”.
• Find and delete CrashReport.exe and CrashReportDLL.dll. We recommend backing up these files before deletion.

9. Run Steam as Administrator

1. Close Steam completely.
2. Right-click Steam.exe → Select Run as administrator.
3. Try launching Monster Hunter Wilds again.

Still Having Issues?

If none of these solutions work, Capcom recommends checking the official troubleshooting thread on Steam for additional steps:

• Official Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Troubleshooting Thread

You can also find more details on Capcom’s support page here:

• Monster Hunter Wilds PC Support

Hopefully, these fixes will help fix any technical problems so you can get back to hunting!