Simple Fix: Monster Hunter Wilds Crashing on Startup

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Written By Andrew Bame

Image Credit: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Monster Hunter Wilds

Some players are running into crashes, black screens, or performance issues when launching Monster Hunter Wilds. Even if the beta or benchmark worked fine, you might still have trouble getting the game to start. Here are some quick and simple fixes you can try.

How to Fix Monster Hunter Wilds Not Launching

Before anything else, restart Steam and your PC. It sounds basic, but it fixes a lot of issues. If that doesn’t work, try the steps below:

Update Your Graphics Drivers

  • If you have an AMD card, install the latest drivers. If that doesn’t help, reinstall the Adrenalin app.

  • NVIDIA and Intel users should also check for driver updates.

Check Your System Requirements

  • Make sure your PC meets at least the minimum system requirements.

  • If you barely meet the specs, try lowering graphics settings to improve stability.

Turn Off Multiple GPUs

  • If you use NVIDIA SLI or AMD Crossfire, disable them. These setups can cause crashes.

Check Your Antivirus & Firewall

  • Some security programs block the game. Add Monster Hunter Wilds to the exclusions list in your antivirus and firewall.

Run the Game as Administrator

  • Go to your Steam Library, right-click the game, select Manage > Browse Local Files, then find the .exe file.

  • Right-click it and select Run as Administrator.

Force the Right GPU (Laptops Only)

  • If you have both integrated graphics and a dedicated GPU, make sure the game is using the dedicated one.

Install Media Feature Pack (Windows Only)

  • Some cutscenes need Microsoft's Media Feature Pack. If your game crashes during cutscenes, install it from Microsoft’s site.

Verify Game Files on Steam

  • In Steam, right-click Monster Hunter Wilds, go to Properties > Local Files, and click Verify Integrity of Game Files.

Close Unnecessary Background Apps

  • Close resource-heavy programs like browsers, recording software, and overlays (Discord, GeForce Experience, etc.).

Try Windows 8 Compatibility Mode

  • Right-click the Monster Hunter Wilds .exe file, select Properties > Compatibility, check Run this program in compatibility mode, and pick Windows 8.

  • This might help now, but could cause other issues later.

If nothing works, keep an eye out for patches and driver updates—Capcom is likely working on fixes.

Andrew Bame

Andrew has spent over five years writing about video games and is the primary contributor/editor for GamerBlurb. With a background in creative writing and past experience in the industry, he’s mastered the art of turning hours of gaming into something that sounds like work. When he’s not writing he’s either getting distracted by various sidequests or occasionally pretending he’s good at League of Legends (#iron).

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