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Find out how you can fix the Monster Hunter Wilds Anti-Tamper Error caused by Denuvo as we explore some possible solutions.
Monster Hunter Wilds has finally launched for everyone, and many players are facing the Anti-Tamper Error. This is a rather annoying error that arises primarily from Denuvo, and its exact fix is very unpredictable. Other popular games from Capcom like Dragon’s Dogma 2 also threw up this same error on launch, and it can be rather tricky to fix.
The Monster Hunter Wilds Anti-Tamper error is often accompanied by the error code 88500020, and there are some methods than can possibly fix it. In this article, we will explore these fixes and hopefully get you back to hunting giant monsters in no time.
Note: These fixes are not official and might not work for everyone. However, they are worth a try.
How To Fix Monster Hunter Wilds Anti-Tamper Error (88500020): Possible Solutions
Here are some fixes that might possibly solve the Monster Hunter Wilds Anti-Tamper Denuvo error (88500020) for you:
- Disable your anti-virus software.
- Check firewall settings.
- Verify Integrity of files.
- Restart PC and turn on Monster Hunter Wilds first.
Here is a detailed explanation of each method:
1) Disable Anti-Virus Software
The Monster Hunter Wilds Anti-Tamper error is primarily caused by some conflicting software that Denuvo deems as a “cheat.” In many cases, the root cause of this is your anti-virus software. Solving this is simple – you simply need to disable your anti-virus while playing Monster Hunter Wilds.
Most anti-virus software allows you to manually turn it off and on, so this should be an easy option. You can turn on your anti-virus again after you are done with your gaming session.
2) Check Firewall Settings
Another key problem that can cause the Monster Hunter Wilds Anti-Tamper error is your firewall settings. In many cases, firewall can deem games as “unsafe” and block their communication routes via firewall. This can cause many internal errors, including the Anti-Tamper Denuvo 88500020 issue. To solve this, you need to manually create an exception for Monster Hunter Wilds on your firewall settings.
In case you are using any anti-virus software, it automatically takes over your firewall. As such, you will need to manually add your game as an exception to the firewall settings of the anti-virus software as well.
3) Verify Integrity of Files
This is a generic solution that can fix a lot of problems, including the Monster Hunter Wilds Anti-Tamper error. In some cases, missing or corrupt files can also trigger Denuvo errors, which will then prevent you from playing the game. Simply verify the integrity from Steam to allow the game to reacquire and/or fix any missing or corrupt files.
4) Restart Your PC and Turn On Monster Hunter Wilds First
As mentioned earlier, the Denuvo Anti-Tamper error for Monster Hunter Wilds can be caused by internal software conflict. If you do not understand which software is causing this, the easiest fix is to restart your PC and turn on Monster Hunter Wilds at the earliest. This forces the game to turn on before a lot of the applications on your PC gets a chance to initialize.
This can potentially eliminate any conflicting software from loading before Monster Hunter Wilds, and prevent the Denuvo Anti-Tamper error from popping up. However, this is also an annoying fix and you might have to repeat this process every time you want to play the game.
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