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Monster Hunter Wilds: Whole PC Freezing (Workarounds)
Short answer
No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: Try with this guide: https://tuxnews.
How to fix it
Reset BIOS to default
- Power off the PC, enter the BIOS/UEFI setup, and choose the option to load default settings.
- Save and exit, then boot Windows again.
Test with a single RAM kit
- If you have two memory modules, remove one and run the game with only a single, matching stick installed.
- Swap the sticks and test each one individually to see if a particular module is causing the freeze.
Disable any overclocks
- Return CPU, GPU, and RAM clocks to their stock frequencies.
- Turn off any software that forces higher performance (e.g., MSI Afterburner, AMD Ryzen Master, Intel XTU).
Check for hardware degradation
- Run other demanding games or benchmarks. If they also crash or freeze, the issue may be with the CPU or other components rather than the game itself.
Re‑verify game files again
- In Steam, right‑click Monster Hunter Wilds, select Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity of game files.
- Let the process finish and launch the game.
Apply community‑tested tweaks
- Follow the step‑by‑step guide that many players reported working (the one posted on a popular gaming news site). It includes adjustments to graphics settings and Windows power options that have helped on multiple machines.
If it still doesn't work
- Try running the game on a different PC to confirm whether the problem is hardware‑specific.
- Test the RAM with a memory diagnostic tool (e.g., Windows Memory Diagnostic) to rule out bad sticks.
- Monitor CPU and GPU temperatures while launching the game; overheating can cause sudden freezes.
- Consider waiting for an official patch, as the title is still in a beta‑like state and may receive further stability updates.
What players reported
When I first bought the game, it was running fine. I was able to play through the first chapter until it was time to change base camps. Then, it suddenly freezes my PC on startup or after a few minutes of playing. First froze when I tried to do an optional hunt. I've tried verifying game files and doing all the compatibility settings, but it still freezes. I have an RTX 5060, 32gb RAM, and AMD…
What players suggest
Unluckily this game is basically a BETA. The game engine born on consoles and never received a single optimization on PCs (and runs bad on PS5 too, lmao). Try with this guide: https://tuxnews.it/monster-hunter-wilds-crasha-continuamente-ecco-come-risolvere/ solved for me on 2 different machines, and some users of the forums solved too.
Hi, I know it's a whole damn lot to read and try, but here this the-bosque-dol guy hat a lot of good tips to try out. https://steamcommunity.com/app/2246340/discussions/0/589565500617473256 If it is not really necessary, i wouldn't touch general PC performance by turning of RAM overclock or other OC settings, as long as you don't have feneral trouble with other apps too. What did it for me was…
u hab 2 different sets of ram try running only one set of identical and rmb to reset ur bios one other route is potentially cpu degradation but u need to test other games and applications to isolate that other than that idk
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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: crash, performance, nvidia, amd, controller