How to Fix Monster Hunter Wilds is Crashing Constantly on PC
Everyone has been waiting for Monster Hunter Wilds and the reviews have been great and the beta version was fairly stable. But that all seems to have fallen apart with the official full release, with Denuvo being one of the primary causes for the major performance and stability slump. But if you are determined to play Monster Hunter Wilds right now and don't want to wait for stability patches you'll need to do the following.
How to Fix Monster Hunter Wilds is Crashing Constantly on PC
Before troubleshooting, check that your PC meets the system requirements. If your hardware does not meet the minimum specifications, you can kiss any chance of playing this game without problems goodbye! Go play something else instead! Get a Refund if you have to.
Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements
MINIMUM:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660(VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT(VRAM 8GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 75 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution) / 30 fps under the "Lowest" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
RECOMMENDED:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600(VRAM 8GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 75 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the "Medium" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
Clean Install GPU Drivers
Outdated or corrupted drivers are a common cause of black screen crashes. A clean installation removes conflicting files and ensures a fresh start.
- Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from the official website.
- Download Drivers from the NVIDIA or AMD website.
- Disable your Internet connection.
- Run DDU and remove your GPU drivers, including GeForce Experience if applicable.
- Restart your PC once the uninstallation is complete.
- Install the latest drivers from NVIDIA or AMD.
- Re-enable your Internet connection.
- Restart your PC again and launch the game to check for improvements.
The reason for disabling the Internet is to prevent Microsoft from installing any generic junk drivers before you get a chance to install the drivers that are made for your specific hardware
Optimize In-Game Graphics Settings
Don't crank settings to the roof, even if you have good hardware. Especially if you are playing shortly after the game's release. games are notorious for having bad optimisation early on. After a few patches, performance usually gets better.
- Set all graphics settings to low while maintaining your preferred resolution.
- Gradually increase settings one at a time, checking for stability after each change.
- Enable DLSS, FSR, or Reflex (if supported) to improve performance and reduce input lag.
Disable Overclocking It Might be Unstable
Overclocking your GPU, CPU, or RAM can cause crashes due to instability so you might want to give it a miss for this game at least shortly after the game's release.
Verify Monster Hunter Wild Files on Steam
Corrupted or missing game files can cause crashes. Steam provides a built-in tool to repair them.
- Open Steam and navigate to your Library.
- Right-click Monster Hunter Wilds and select Properties.
- Go to Local Files and click Verify integrity of game files.
- Wait for Steam to scan and repair any missing or corrupted files.
Once the process is complete, restart your PC and test the game.