Monster Hunter Wilds Flickering Mesh Error on PC: Possible Fixes and Reasons

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Detailed information regarding the intermittent mesh issue experienced in the PC edition of Monster Hunter World, including its causes and potential solutions.

As a dedicated fan, I must admit that Monster Hunter Wilds on PC has fallen short in some key areas. The gameplay, centered around hunting monsters and crafting sleek armor from their hides, is genuinely captivating. However, the technical issues plaguing this version of the game have left an underwhelming impact on players, particularly us PC enthusiasts. Performance and stability concerns have been prevalent, making for a less than optimal experience.

In the computer version of Monster Hunter Worlds, there are numerous problems such as an inconsistent frame rate, texture flickering, and crashes. One particularly frustrating issue among the many technical glitches on PC is a mesh bug that causes the game to flicker or even become unplayable. Remarkably, this problem isn’t limited only to the physical version of the game.

During the review period, we encountered the same problem that occasionally required us to restart the game. But there’s a potential solution you might find helpful. Here’s an overview of the flickering mesh issue in Monster Hunter Wilds and some possible solutions:

1. Check your graphics card drivers: Make sure they are up-to-date, as outdated drivers can cause this issue.
2. Lower your graphics settings: If you have high settings, try lowering them to see if that resolves the problem.
3. Verify game files: Run a verification of the game files through Steam or the platform where you purchased Monster Hunter Wilds.
4. Disable in-game effects: Try turning off certain visual effects in the game’s options menu, as they may be causing the flickering mesh issue.
5. Reinstall the game: If all else fails, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling the game to see if that resolves the problem.

Possible Fixes for Flickering Mesh Error in Monster Hunter Wilds PC

The cause of the intermittent mesh issue in the game remains uncertain, but from our testing and observations while playing, it appears to be related to the game’s texture decompression and the quality of its meshes. Monster Hunter Rise, similar to many of Capcom’s prominent titles, is constructed using the RE Engine.

Despite the RE Engine’s prowess in constructing intricate, detailed closed environments, it encounters challenges when rendering an open world. The constraints of the RE Engine were evidently demonstrated by Dragon’s Dogma 2. In a similar manner to the recent Monster Hunter, Dragon’s Dogma 2 experienced problems with uneven frame rates and texture glitches.

In comparison to Dragon’s Dogma 2, Monster Hunter Wilds offers a significantly larger gaming experience. As a result, the problems experienced in Capcom’s newest RPG are more substantial. A mesh flickering issue was not observed in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but it is a significant concern in the latest Monster Hunter game.

For those who might not know, the mesh flickering problem essentially magnifies a game’s texture from its mesh file (often triggered by specific particle effects) and over time, covers the entire screen with it. This issue typically appears after 2-3 hours of gameplay and is predominantly found in the Oilwell Basin region. Surprisingly, we have also encountered this problem in the Wounder Hollow area as well.

I’m glad we were able to discover a solution for the pesky flickering mesh problem in Monster Hunter Wilds. Here are some steps you can take to resolve the issue:

1. Update your graphics driver: Make sure that your graphics driver is up-to-date, as an outdated driver may cause the flickering mesh problem. You can usually find the latest driver on the manufacturer’s website.

2. Adjust in-game settings: Try lowering some of the game’s graphical settings to see if this resolves the issue. This might include reducing texture quality, lowering anti-aliasing, or decreasing the draw distance.

3. Verify game files: Run a file verification check on your Monster Hunter Wilds installation to ensure that all necessary files are present and not corrupted. This can be done through Steam’s library interface.

4. Disable hardware acceleration: In some cases, disabling hardware acceleration in the game settings may help resolve the flickering mesh issue. Look for this option under graphics or advanced settings.

5. Update your operating system: If none of the above solutions work, consider updating your operating system to the latest version. This can sometimes resolve compatibility issues with games like Monster Hunter Wilds.

Reduce Mesh Quality Settings

Despite not being able to fully resolve the mesh problem, we managed to significantly reduce it by making a few adjustments. Specifically, we capped the game’s frame rate at 60 frames per second using our GPU driver and then decreased two critical settings: Mesh Quality and Distant Shadow Quality, both set to Medium.

Apart from turning off Contact Shadows, which noticeably affected the graphics (particularly at 1440p and above), we found that it contributed to a more consistent gameplay performance. This method decreased mesh flickering problems and slightly improved performance. Additionally, we strongly advise disabling V-Sync within the game for an optimal experience.

Instead of letting the game control V-Sync, apply it directly at the driver level. If you’re utilizing a Freesync or G-Sync compatible monitor, we strongly advise using Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology. At this point in time, steer clear of the Variable Rate Shading option due to potential artifacts that may exacerbate mesh flickering issues.

Verify Game Files

It’s strongly advised to check your game files after every update or hotfix for a game, especially larger Triple-A titles as there’s a chance they might get damaged during installation on PC. Although Monster Hunter World isn’t the largest game in terms of file size (it takes up around 60 GB when fully installed), it still requires verification to ensure smooth gameplay.

Fortunately, if you encounter the game crashing or displaying visual glitches, you might be able to resolve the issue using Steam’s file verification tool. Although we can’t guarantee that it will help with the mesh flickering problem, it’s still worth attempting since file verification is a recognized method for addressing graphical troubles in games.

Here’s how you can use the file verification tool on Steam:

  • Launch Steam > Click on Library.
  • Right-click on Monster Hunter Wilds from the list of games in your Steam library.
  • Click on Properties > Local Files.
  • Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
  • Wait for the files to get checked.
  • Once done, launch the game.

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2025-03-03 19:37