Monster Hunter Wilds stores saves in your Steam userdata folder, and its display settings live in config.ini inside the game folder. Before changing anything, note when the crash happens: at launch, during shader preparation, or after a long hunt. Each needs a different check.
If the game will not start
Try one change at a time and test the game afterward, so you can see whether it helped.
- 1After an update, remove mods and turn off overlays, then compare
- 2Verify the game files in Steam and note whether files were re-downloaded
- 3Record your GPU driver version, then compare an update or a rollback
- 4Check dedicated VRAM, especially with the high-resolution texture pack
- 5Move only config.ini out of the game folder so the display settings are recreated
- 6On PCs with two GPUs, make sure the game runs on the dedicated GPU
Save and settings locations
Save data
<Steam>\userdata\<Steam ID>\2246340\remote\win64_saveOpen userdata inside the Steam client installation, then follow the numbered folders shown above. This is separate from the game installation. Replace <Steam> and <Steam ID> with the actual location and account folder; do not paste placeholders into Run. Do not overwrite data for an account you cannot identify.
Settings files
<game folder>\config.iniIn the Steam Library, right-click the game → Manage → Browse local files, then find the listed file in the actual installation. Installation-folder placeholders are not literal paths to paste into Run. Keep a copy before editing.
Read the Wilds save-location, backup and restoration guide →
Official system requirements (Steam)
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Core i5-10400 / Core i3-12100 / Ryzen 5 3600 | Core i5-10400 / Core i3-12100 / Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1660 (6 GB) / Radeon RX 5500 XT (8 GB) | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (8 GB) / Radeon RX 6600 (8 GB) |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 75 GB (SSD required) | 75 GB (SSD required) |
From the Steam store page. Requirements can change after updates, so check the store before buying hardware.
Language support (Steam)
| Language | Interface and subtitles | Full audio |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes |
Sources
We checked these official pages and wrote the steps in our own words. Follow the publisher’s page if it has changed.
Capcom: Monster Hunter Wilds supportSteam Support: Verify integrity of game filesSteam store page (requirements and languages)Japanese version of this page