"Monster Hunter Wilds" has hooked gamers with its action-packed gameplay and epic monster fights, but its graphics have disappointed some fans. Even if Capcom lowered its GPU requirements, it's still not enough to save the game's visuals.
Although the character models and monster designs are top-notch, the general environment and lighting look a bit muddy. Fortunately, a new PC mod is available to rectify that, and it offers a crisper and more colorful experience.
The Problem with 'Monster Hunter Wilds' Visuals
"Monster Hunter Wilds" has stunning cutscenes and impressive creature animations, but most players have complained of an overall visual lack of clarity. According to Forbes, the lens distortion and film grain used in the game give it a rather hazy and washed-out look, which takes away from its otherwise stunning world.
PC players, on the other hand, now have an answer that can provide a richer visual experience without any loss of performance. With the Disable Lens Distortion Mod, you can play the game with more tolerable and appealing graphics.
How the Disable Lens Distortion Mod Works
The Disable Lens Distortion Mod, designed by SnakeyHips, eliminates the lens distortion effect of the game, leaving the image much sharper. The mod also tries to eliminate film grain, but its effect remains questionable. Here is the way SnakeyHips describes it:
"REFramework script which disables the use of lens distortion resulting in a sharper image. I've also disabled film grain but not sure this does anything. Although there are options to disable this within the game's config.ini, changing that doesn't seem to do anything so that's why I looked into changing it via a script. Enjoy!"
This mod is a gamechanger. Disabe Lens Distortion. The super funky soft image of the game is finally gone. https://t.co/ZUDqBpp2vw pic.twitter.com/8IoSrsQeQC
— Maximilian Dood (@maximilian_) March 6, 2025
This mod is an easy yet efficient means of enhancing "Monster Hunter Wilds" graphics, especially for players who prefer the default graphics to be clearer or less muddy.
Why PC Players Are Turning to Mods
Even as "Monster Hunter Wilds" has proved to be an enormous commercial success—8 million copies sold within three days of its release—it has been widely criticized for a lack of proper optimization on its PC version.
Players have felt compelled to move to mods, as Capcom seems to have avoided fixing some aspects of visual quality and performance in the game yet. Console gamers are not benefited by this mod, but other tweaks to game brightness settings do help enhance visible clarity.
Surprisingly, some gamers assert that the graphics of Monster Hunter Wilds get better during High-Rank hunts, perhaps as a result of a seasonal landscape effect. Official confirmation is still pending, though.
Capcom's Rush to Release?
Certain enthusiasts believe that Capcom might have pushed "Monster Hunter Wilds" into the market ahead of the fiscal year's end, hence its coarseness. Nonetheless, the game managed to get an excellent 90 Metascore and is currently the second-best-rated game of 2025.
Other Popular Mods and the Health Bar Controversy
This isn't the only "Monster Hunter Wilds" mod causing a commotion. A contentious "Health Bar Mod", which shows monster health in real-time, has polarized the community. Some claim that it spoils the experience by eliminating the necessity of reading a monster's behavior, while others believe that players should be able to personalize their gameplay as they wish.
Is This Mod Worth Using?
If you're playing "Monster Hunter Wilds" on PC and struggling with its washed-out visuals, the Disable Lens Distortion Mod is a must-have. Until Capcom rolls out official visual improvements, this mod remains one of the best ways to enjoy the game in all its glory.
