Almost no AAA game releases on PC these days without at least a few issues.Monster Hunter Wildsis no exception, and one of the most frustrating problems you can get is a so-called “anti-tamper error” caused by the game’s anti-cheat. Here are all the ways to fix it.
Fixes to the Monster Hunter Wilds anti-tamper error
First, you should know that the fixes we’re presenting here are band-aids on an issue Capcom and its anti-cheat vendor will need to address. A fix that works for you might not work for someone else, and so on.
Anti-tamper error fix #1: Disable in-game overlays
One of the earliest solutions that gave me relief from the anti-tamper error was to turn off any in-game overlays I had running. It was specifically the Discord overlay for me, but if you have the Nvidia App overlay or others active when you attempt to runMonster Hunter Wilds, try turning them off.
Note that the Steam overlay didnotgive me issues, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be for you. The same goes for Discord, Nvidia, and any other overlay you have running. Turn them all off, and if you want to access their features, try turning them on one at a time to see which one is giving you trouble.
Anti-tamper error fix #2: Restart your PC and Steam
Some of my friends trying to get intoWildsshortly after launch had some luck getting past the anti-tamper error by brute-forcing the issue, attempting to open the game repeatedly until it just worked. A simpler, less frustrating solution is likely to restart Steam and, if that doesn’t work, your PC as well. It’s not foolproof, but it’s non-invasive and doesn’t take too long.
Anti-tamper error fix #3: Verify your game files
Another potential fix to the anti-tamper issue is to repair your gameMonster Hunter Wildsgame files.
Verifying your game files will force Steam to reacquire any necessary filesWildsneeds to keep running and replace files that have been corrupted for whatever reason. Like restarting Steam, this solution is far from foolproof, but it only takes a few minutes of your time.
Anti-tamper error fix #4: Add Monster Hunter Wilds as an exception to your antivirus
Antivirus software sometimes has the potential to flag games as malicious, or it can be invasive enough on your system to be flagged by anti-cheat software as a potential issue. Add MonsterHunterWilds.exe as an exception, which you can find in the main game folder, located here by default:
If you have the game installed on a separate drive, replace the C: drive with whereWildsis located.
Anti-tamper error fix #5: Run Monster Hunter Wilds as administrator
We’re getting a little more technical now. Running the game as administrator requires you to make a minor change to the settings of the .exe file, but nothing major. Find MonsterHunterWilds.exe and give it admin privileges by:
Try runningWildsthrough Steam to see if your problem’s fixed.
Anti-tamper error fix #6: Delete crash log files
Another fix to the anti-tamper error that’s come to light since the launch ofMonster Hunter Wildsis to delete your crash log files. There can be some odd interactions between those files, the Denuvo anti-tamper software, and the ability to launch the game. Here’s how to reach the files you need to delete.Be sure to back them up first:
I’d recommend trying these six fixes for theMonster Hunter Wildsanti-tamper error in the order presented. The most straightforward solutions are always best to try first, as there’s a much lower chance of something else breaking. They’re also the easiest to rule out as failed experiments because there are fewer moving parts to account for.
Hopefully, you get some relief from this error and can actually get intoMonster Hunter Wildsto experience the Forbidden Lands.
