The collaboration between Final Fantasy 14 and Monster Hunter Wilds has drawn many players back to the action RPG, but the experience has not been seamless. The game is currently rated ‘Mostly Negative’ on Steam as players express their dissatisfaction with various performance issues.

Since its launch in February, Monster Hunter Wilds has faced criticism for continual optimization problems and content shortages, which have resulted in frustrations within the gaming community.

Despite these challenges, Monster Hunter Wilds achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming Capcom’s fastest-selling title with 8 million copies shipped during its first three days. The excitement reached new heights during this year’s Gamescom, where fans learned of the crossover with Final Fantasy 14, which enables players to obtain new cosmetics and fight against formidable foes.

However, player feedback has not been positive, and the collaboration appears to highlight the ongoing problems the game faces.

Recent Steam Reviews Indicate Player Discontent

After the release of Title Update 3 on September 29, the sentiment on Steam has turned sour once again, with players unhappy about the persistent lack of optimization when playing on PC. Many reviews highlight continued crashes and performance issues post-update, encouraging others to hold off on purchasing until improvements are made. In response, the director promised improvements until 2026, but a clear timeline remains uncertain.

As Capcom proceeds with future content, attention is primarily on resolving the ongoing performance difficulties, with many stating they will refrain from playing until the game reaches a more polished state.