Beginning on October 14, three Monster Hunter games may no longer run smoothly on Windows 10, as that’s the day Microsoft will end support for the OS. Reports indicate that the Monster Hunter series has sold over 120 million copies since its launch, meaning the upcoming end of support could affect thousands of players.
Microsoft leaving Windows 10 behind should come as no surprise, as the company announced plans to phase it out as early as 2021. Notably, Windows 11 user count has now surpassed that of Windows 10, making it easier for the company to shift focus away from the older version.
Some Monster Hunter Games Might Run into Issues on Windows 10 Soon
Capcom announced on Steam that, starting October 14, Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter Rise, and Monster Hunter: World are no longer guaranteed to run perfectly on Windows 10. The company cited Microsoft’s decision to end support for the OS as the main reason for potential issues, adding that its support team may not be able to assist with problems caused by Windows 10’s outdated build. Earlier, Steam made a similar announcement, warning users that it will stop supporting the Windows 10 32-bit operating system on January 1, 2026.
Monster Hunter Games That Are No Longer Supported on Windows 10
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Monster Hunter: World
Capcom stated that Monster Hunter games will remain playable on Windows 10 after October 14. However, it cannot promise fans that future updates and patches will be compatible with devices running that OS. Capcom will also end services that address potential performance issues for Monster Hunter games on Windows 10, meaning no more hotfixes will be released for the OS from now on.
Monster Hunter fans aren’t alone in this, as Final Fantasy 14 has also announced plans to end support for Windows 10 on the same day. While both games are currently celebrating their anticipated crossover, they will leave some players behind on October 14, emphasizing the harsh reality that some devices and software are becoming outdated.
For Monster Hunter fans on PC, the solution may seem simple: they will need to switch to the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system to avoid performance issues. However, not all PCs are compatible with Windows 11. This means that the end of support for Windows 10 could force some fans to upgrade their entire gaming PC builds, potentially costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars. It remains unclear how many Windows 10 players will be affected or how many will make the switch to continue playing the games.