Aggressive DLC Verification Blamed for Monster Hunter Wilds’ Poor Performance
Monster Hunter Wilds has attracted attention due to its performance issues, particularly on mid-range hardware. While updates have aimed to enhance the game’s playability, an essential factor contributing to its subpar performance is linked to the aggressive manner in which the game checks for downloadable content (DLC).
DLC Verification Impact on Performance
A Reddit user, known as u/de_Tylmarande, conducted extensive testing across two different Steam accounts. Their findings suggest that the constant DLC ownership checks running in the background negatively impact performance. Specifically, the data suggests that users with more DLC registered experience less performance degradation.
Testing Outcomes
- The user reported a performance increase of up to 75% when disabling the DLC check using a mod.
- Performance metrics showed 26 frames per second (FPS) with the check enabled, and 46 FPS with the mod active.
- This phenomenon appears to affect mid-range hardware most significantly due to increased CPU overhead.
The Redditor’s mod demonstrates that the DLC verification could be a primary contributor to sluggishness in gaming experience. However, it remains uncertain whether this is an intentional design choice by Capcom or merely a bug in the system.
Capcom’s Response and Future Directions
Since its launch in February 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds has received several performance-oriented patches. However, none have addressed the ongoing issues related to the DLC check. This raises questions about Capcom’s awareness of the situation, especially since an informed community member was able to pinpoint the problem.
More performance optimizations are anticipated for 2026. Meanwhile, u/de_Tylmarande has expressed an intention to release their mod if Capcom fails to rectify the performance issues stemming from the aggressive DLC verification.
As players await further updates, the community remains engaged in discussions about performance improvements and creative solutions to enhance their gaming experience in Monster Hunter Wilds.
