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Capcom Cancels Lecture On Monster Hunter Wilds' Optimization, Amid Harassment Concerns

JAPAN, JUL 7 – Capcom canceled a CEDEC 2025 lecture after staff faced harassment and threats linked to ongoing performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds, with only 12% positive Steam reviews reported.

  • Capcom has withdrawn its session on optimizing Monster Hunter Wilds from the lineup of Japan's CEDEC 2025 conference, which will take place from July 22 to 24.
  • The cancellation followed escalating harassment and targeted threats against the developers amid widespread criticism of the game's PC performance issues.
  • Monster Hunter Wilds received overwhelmingly negative reviews, including only 12% positive ratings from over 20,000 users, and recent updates caused bugs and crashes.
  • On July 4, Capcom issued an Anti-Customer Harassment Policy warning of legal actions and police involvement in severe cases to protect staff welfare.
  • Capcom pledged to carefully review user feedback and remain committed to improving user satisfaction through future updates despite the hostile environment.
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AUTOMATON broke the news in Osaka, Japan on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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