Monster Hunter Wilds is finally out, and fans of the series are already jumping into the fray. However, as is often the case with major releases, not everyone is able to enjoy the game from the first launch. Many players are experiencing crashes, black screens, or blurry graphics. Even if the benchmark or beta version worked perfectly, the final version may bring surprises.

Monster Hunter: Wilds Crashes on Launch? Fix!

The main complaints are related to optimization and shader issues. While many are hoping for a Day-One patch to fix the bugs, why wait if you can try to solve the problems yourself? Let’s look at what you can do to get back into the game and enjoy hunting monsters without lags and crashes.

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1. Update your video card drivers.
2. Check your system requirements and lower your graphics settings.
3. Disable SLI/Crossfire.
4. Check your antivirus and firewall.
5. Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode.
6. Run the game as administrator.
7. Configure the video card on laptops.
8. Verify the integrity of game files in Steam.
9. Close unnecessary programs.
10. Install Media Feature Pack.

Update your video card drivers

If you have an AMD graphics card, the problem may be in outdated drivers. Install the latest drivers and reinstall the Adrenalin application. This method has already helped many with the MHW benchmark. For owners of NVIDIA or other manufacturers’ graphics cards, it is also recommended to check for driver, Windows, and DirectX updates.

Updating your drivers is the first thing you should do if your game won’t launch or is unstable. Video card manufacturers regularly release updates that improve compatibility with new games. If you haven’t updated your drivers in a while, now is the time to do it.

Check your system requirements and lower your graphics settings

Make sure your PC meets the game’s minimum requirements, which can be found on the game’s Steam page. If your PC barely meets the minimum, the game may run slowly or not launch at all. If you meet the minimum but not the recommended requirements, try lowering your graphics settings.

Minimum requirements are the threshold below which the game simply won’t run. If your PC is weak, you might want to consider upgrading. But if you’re close to the recommended settings, try lowering your graphics settings: reduce the resolution, turn off shadows, or disable post-processing.

Disable SLI/Crossfire

If you have multiple graphics cards, such as NVIDIA SLI or AMD Crossfire, try disabling them. Sometimes they cause conflicts that lead to crashes.

SLI and Crossfire are technologies that allow you to use multiple graphics cards to improve performance. However, not all games support these technologies, and sometimes they can cause problems. If you have multiple graphics cards, try disabling them and running the game on just one.

Check your antivirus and firewall

Some antivirus programs may block the game by mistake. Add the game files and folders to the exceptions of your antivirus and firewall. If they are already there, try deleting and adding them again.

Antiviruses and firewalls sometimes perceive game files as a potential threat. To avoid this, add the game to the exceptions. If this does not help, try temporarily disabling the antivirus and launching the game.

Run the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode

Find the game’s executable file, right-click, select Properties -> Compatibility, check the box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and select Windows 8. This method may help with crashes, but be careful: it may cause other problems in the future.

Compatibility mode is a temporary solution that can help if the game won’t run on your version of Windows. However, it can cause problems with other features, so use it with caution.

Run the game as administrator

Find the game’s executable file (.exe), right-click on it and select “Run as administrator”. If you don’t know where the file is, open Steam, go to the library, find Monster Hunter Wilds, right-click, select Properties -> Installed Files -> Browse… and find the file with the game icon.

Running as administrator can help if the game does not have sufficient rights to access system resources. This is especially true if you are playing on a PC with limited user rights.

Configure the video card on laptops

If you have a laptop with two graphics cards, such as an integrated Intel and a discrete NVIDIA, make sure the game uses the more powerful graphics card. This can be configured in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

Many laptops use the integrated graphics card to save power, which can result in poor gaming performance. To fix this, go to the NVIDIA control panel and select a high-performance processor for Monster Hunter Wilds.

Verify the integrity of game files on Steam

Go to your Steam library, find Monster Hunter Wilds, right click, select Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify Integrity of Game Files. This will help fix any corrupted or missing files.

Verifying the integrity of files is a standard procedure that helps fix errors that occur when downloading or installing a game. If Steam detects a problem, it will automatically download the missing files.

Close unnecessary programs

Heavy applications can affect the performance and stability of the game. Close everything that is not needed to free up resources.

Background programs such as browsers, messengers or streaming apps can consume a lot of resources. Close them before launching the game to avoid lags and crashes.

Install Media Feature Pack

Some cutscenes use video that relies on Windows Media Player codecs. If you have playback issues, please install the Media Feature Pack . This is especially true for EU and Korean users, where this pack may not be pre-installed.

The Media Feature Pack contains the necessary codecs to play videos. If you don’t have them, cutscenes may not play, causing crashes or freezes.

Monster Hunter Wilds is an epic adventure that is worth spending time on setting up. Follow our guide, and you will be able to enjoy the game without problems. If none of the methods helped, you can wait for updates from the developers. Good luck on the hunt, and may your FPS be high and crashes rare!

PS Don’t forget to share this guide with your friends so that they can also enjoy the game without any problems!