The Monster Hunter Wilds beta is happening right now across all platforms and completely free, including on PC via Steam. However, some PC players are already running into some problems that may even pop up as well in the full release. Here’s what you need to know about the problematic Monster Hunter Wilds beta black screen issue and how to fix it.
Black Screen Beta Error, Explained
The black screen error in the open beta is exactly what it sounds like: you try to play the game and your entire screen is black. You aren’t able to see anything within the actual game itself. You may be able to see the menus if you try to open them, but not your actual character or Palico. In fact, this usually happens when you try to create your character.
The problem with the black screen is you are clearly playing the game and it hasn’t fully crashed; there just is a blank screen. This is quite frustrating but somewhat unsurprising for a PC port in beta form. Thankfully, there is a fix for this that you can do right now.
How to Fix the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Black Screen
As for how to fix the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, you want to start by opening up the menu and going into the settings. If you are in the character creator screen already, you may have to uninstall and then redownload the whole game. This is because you get to pick your settings first.
Once you are in the settings, what you want to look for is the Upscaling option for the graphics. Turn this completely off. If you do this, most players are reporting that it is fixing the black screen issue entirely for them. If you still have problems, though, be sure to reach out to Capcom Support.
Monster Hunter Wilds will release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 28, 2025. The open beta is running until November 3, 2024.
Published: Nov 1, 2024 08:20 pm