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.
