How Can You Fix Monster Hunter Wilds Start-Up Crash, Black Screen, or Keep Freezing Issues on PC?

If Monster Hunter Wilds crashes on startup, freezes, or displays a black screen, use these methods to fix it. Test each one to see if it helps.

Solution 1: Restart Your Computer

A simple reboot clears temporary issues. Restart, launch the game, and check if it works.

Solution 2: Delete Crash Report Files

1. Go to the game installation folder, find CrashReport.exe and CrashReport.dmp, and copy them to your desktop as a backup.
2. Go back to the installation folder and delete the files you backed up.
3. If it still crashes, restore the files by moving them from the desktop back to the folder.

Solution 3: Enable Debug Mode in NVIDIA Control Panel

1. Right-click the desktop and open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Go to Help > Debug Mode to enable it.
3. Start the game.

Solution 4: Add Game to Antivirus and Firewall Exceptions

For antivirus app

1. Open your antivirus app.
2. Add the game’s .exe file to its allowed list.

For Windows Security

1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Ransomware Protection > Allow an App.
2. Find the game’s .exe file and add it.

For Firewall

1. Go to Control Panel > System & Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an App.
2. Add the game’s .exe file if it’s not already listed.

Solution 5: Run the Game as Administrator

1. Go to the game folder.
2. Right-click the game .exe, select Properties > Compatibility.
3. Check Run this program as an administrator.
4. Try Compatibility Modes: If it still crashes, try Windows 8 or Windows 7 modes.

Solution 6: Update Graphics Drivers

1. Go to the NVIDIA or AMD website.
2. Choose your graphics card model.
3. Download the latest driver, and install it with a Clean Installation.

Solution 7: Use Dedicated Graphics Card

1. Search Graphics Settings in the Windows search bar.
2. Add the game and set it to High Performance.

Solution 8: Verify Game Files on Steam

1. Go to Steam.
2. Right-click the game, select Properties > Local Files.
3. Choose Verify Integrity of Game Files to repair any corrupted files.

Solution 9: Change DirectX Version

1. Right-click the game in Steam, select Properties > Launch Options.
2. Try adding -dx11 or -dx12 for compatibility.

Solution 10: Update Windows

Open Settings > Windows Update and ensure all updates are installed.

Solution 11: Install Visual C++ Redistributables

1. Download Visual Studio C++ (x86 and x64) from Microsoft’s website.
2. Install both versions.
3. Restart your PC.

Solution 12: Disable External Devices and Overlays

Disconnect any external devices like controllers, extra monitors, and close overlay programs like Steam Overlay or Discord.

Solution 13: Lower Graphics Settings in Game

• Window Mode: Set the game to Windowed mode.
• Resolution: Lower the resolution to 1920×1080 or below.
• Disable VSync, Low Latency Mode, and Upscaling: This can improve performance and prevent crashes.

Solution 14: Increase Virtual Memory

1. Go to Advanced System Settings > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory.
2. Uncheck Automatically manage paging file size.
3. Set the Initial Size to 1.5x your RAM in MB and Maximum Size to 3x your RAM in MB.

Solution 15: Reinstall the Game to a Different Drive

1. Uninstall the game on Steam.
2. Delete any remaining game files in the install folder.
3. Reinstall it to a different drive (preferably an SSD).

Final Tips

If none of these solutions work, consider contacting the game’s support team.