The Final Fantasy 14 collaboration with Monster Hunter Wilds has driven tons of players back to the action RPG, but the event hasn't gone smoothly, as recent Steam reviews for the Capcom title are 'Mostly Negative.' Since its release in February, Monster Hunter Wilds has struggled with performance issues and content gaps that have left many in the community feeling frustrated and alienated.
While the game has faced its fair share of setbacks, Monster Hunter Wilds still broke a major record for Capcom upon its release, becoming the company's fastest-selling title to date with 8 million copies shipped in its first three days. During this year's Gamescom, fans were excited to learn that Monster Hunter Wilds would have a crossover with Final Fantasy 14, allowing players to earn new cosmetics, face off against the terrifying Omega Planetes, and step into the role of either a Dark Knight or a Pictomancer. This fresh content has inspired many players to return to the game, but feedback has not been positive, with the event proving to be the least of players' problems.
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Recent Steam Reviews for Monster Hunter Wilds Are Mostly Negative
Monster Hunter Wilds players have once again taken to Steam to share their frustration with the game following the release of Title Update 3 on September 29. While the content found in the Final Fantasy 14 collaboration has been largely well-received, fans are furious with the title's continued lack of optimization on PC, reporting continued performance issues and more frequent crashes following the latest patch. At the time of writing, only 23% of reviews posted in the last 30 days have been positive, with many players urging those on the fence to wait until the game is improved before purchasing. In August, the game's director promised that PC performance improvements were in development for Monster Hunter Wilds into 2026, but it's unclear when fans can expect to see a more finished product.
On top of its ongoing performance issues and wave of negative feedback, Monster Hunter Wilds also failed to meet sales expectations, with Capcom reporting that its long-term sales have been disappointing. The studio is continuing to develop new content for the game, but most players are more focused on optimization, with many stating that they won't return to the title unless it reaches a more polished state in the months to come.
Fans of Capcom's popular franchise were recently dealt some bad news. On October 14, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10, meaning that some Monster Hunter titles may run into issues for those still running the OS. This includes Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter Rise, and Monster Hunter: World.
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- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
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Source: Steam