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Capcom Pulls Monster Hunter Wilds Optimization Talk Following Developer Harassment

The move underscores persistent PC performance struggles, prioritizing developer safety.

Overview

  • Capcom canceled its scheduled CEDEC 2025 lecture on PC performance for Monster Hunter Wilds after developers faced targeted threats and harassment.
  • The canceled lecture was titled “Making ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Run Smoothly! Everything You Need To Know About Optimization” and would have detailed Capcom’s efforts to stabilize GPU and CPU loads.
  • Despite Title Update 2 and a follow-up patch, significant optimization issues and bugs continue to hamper Monster Hunter Wilds on PC.
  • Recent Steam reviews have shifted to overwhelmingly negative as players criticize unresolved performance problems.
  • Capcom published an official statement warning it will involve authorities and pursue legal action in severe cases of player harassment.