Capcom has officially pulled the plug on its scheduled CEDEC 2025 lecture about Monster Hunter Wilds PC optimization, following a wave of harassment and even threats directed at its developers.
The lecture, originally titled “Making ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Run Smoothly! Everything You Need to Know About Optimization”, was intended to shed light on the challenges and solutions behind optimizing a complex open-world action RPG for a wide range of PC hardware.
Unfortunately, Capcom’s good-faith effort to open a dialogue with the community and offer transparency around its development process has been derailed by toxic backlash. The studio has not issued an official reason for the cancellation, but it’s widely believed the safety and well-being of the team were the priority – a decision that reflects the escalating intensity of online harassment in the gaming industry.
Since its release earlier this year, Monster Hunter Wilds has faced widespread criticism over inconsistent performance on PC. Frame rate drops, crashes, and unresolved bugs have left many players frustrated. Capcom has acknowledged these problems and rolled out several patches, including Title Update 2 and a subsequent hotfix, yet key issues remain unresolved for a significant portion of the player base.
The CEDEC lecture was meant to be a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts Capcom’s engineers have been making to improve the situation. Instead, it became a flashpoint. Reports from Automaton confirm that specific developers received direct threats, leading Capcom to publish a rare public statement. In it, the company reaffirmed its commitment to player feedback while also promising to take legal action against harassment and threats, stating that it will not hesitate to involve law enforcement when necessary.
This event marks another troubling example of how passionate criticism can cross the line into dangerous territory. While players deserve functioning products and honest communication, attacking developers for doing their jobs only damages the already fragile bridge between studios and communities. What was meant to be a moment of transparency and progress has now become a cautionary tale in the gaming world.
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