Monster Hunter Wilds Players Urge Capcom to Address DLC Performance Issues

Taylor Keatsman

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Monster Hunter Wilds Players Urge Capcom to Address DLC Performance Issues

Fans of Monster Hunter Wilds are increasingly concerned about performance issues on PC, specifically relating to downloadable content (DLC). A Reddit user, known as de_Tylmarande, recently brought attention to a potential bug that suggests owning more DLC could lead to improved frame rates. Their findings, posted in the Monster Hunter subreddit, have sparked significant discussion among the game’s community.

Performance Issues Linked to DLC Ownership

According to de_Tylmarande, the link between DLC ownership and PC performance was observed after repeated experiences of lagging frame rates. They discovered that while playing on a friend’s Steam account, where all DLC was owned, the game’s performance was optimal. However, when using their own account, which had no DLC, the performance suffered dramatically.

Observation: Performance differences on two accounts.
Friend’s account with all DLC showed smooth gameplay.
Personal account with no DLC resulted in significant drops in FPS.

Investigation Insights

In their investigation, de_Tylmarande compared various game settings on both accounts. They ruled out visual quality or other standard configurations as culprits. They ultimately concluded that a “DLC presence check” in the game’s code may be causing subpar performance for those without DLC, suggesting that Capcom may have prioritized microtransaction checks over performance optimization.

Community Response and Fixes

The Monster Hunter community is eagerly waiting for a response from Capcom regarding these revelations. Players have started to voice their concerns, urging the publisher to address the performance issues linked to DLC ownership. Meanwhile, de_Tylmarande has created a personal mod to bypass the DLC check. This mod does not unlock any additional content but significantly enhances game performance.

If Capcom does not rectify the situation, de_Tylmarande has indicated a willingness to release the mod as open source. They note that this will only happen if the issue remains unaddressed.

Capcom’s Upcoming Updates

Currently, Capcom has scheduled two patches aimed at addressing various performance concerns. The first patch, designated Ver.1.040.03.01, is set to be released on January 27, 2026, and promises optimization improvements for Steam users. A second patch is scheduled for February 18, 2026, which aims to bolster stability and performance.

Patch Ver.1.040.03.01: Scheduled for January 27, 2026
Patch Ver.1.041: Scheduled for February 18, 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds, which launched on February 28, 2025, across platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S, has received mixed reviews due to performance issues. The gaming community continues to rally for solutions to ensure smoother experiences for all players. El-Balad has reached out to Capcom for additional comments regarding the connection between DLC ownership and performance discrepancies in Monster Hunter Wilds.