Reddit User Links Monster Hunter Wilds PC FPS Drops to DLC Checks

A Reddit user has uncovered a key factor behind the persistent performance issues plaguing the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds, attributing frame rate drops to the game's constant background checks for owned downloadable content. The discovery, shared on the Monster Hunter subreddit, suggests that players with more DLC experience smoother gameplay, prompting hopes for an official fix from developer Capcom.

The user, known as de_Tylmarande, detailed their investigation after growing frustrated with frequent FPS dips during gameplay on mid-range hardware. Monster Hunter Wilds, released on February 28, 2025, quickly became Capcom's fastest-selling title, moving eight million units in its first three days and surpassing 10 million copies overall. Despite strong initial sales and positive reception for its expansive open-world hunting mechanics, the game has faced ongoing criticism for optimization problems on PC, contributing to a wave of negative Steam reviews and review bombing.

De_Tylmarande's breakthrough came during testing on the same gaming laptop using two Steam accounts: one with no DLC, which suffered stable drops to 20-25 frames per second in hub areas, and a friend's...