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One of the biggest advantages of gaming on PC is the ability to download and install mods for your favorite games. Mods that not only add new features and functions to the title, but also makeimprovements and fix issues with the base gameas well.
Monster Hunter Wildsis based on the RE Engine, something fans of previous Capcom games likeDragon’s Dogma 2,Resident Evil 7, andMonster Hunter Riseare intimately familiar with. As a result, the broad strokes of moddingMH Wildsare largely the same as previous games made in this engine, which gives modders a great starting point and a template to follow. Here’s the rundown.
Mods forMonster Hunter Wildsare not officially supported by Capcom. Use at your own risk.
Preparation for Installing Mods in Monster Hunter Wilds
Two mods need to be installed forMonster Hunter Wildsbefore anything else. These serve as a basis other modders use. They are:
REFramework Mod
Most mods forMH Wildsrequire REFramework, a popular modding tool many mods use as a base. The first step to the modding journey for this game is installing this mod.
And that’s it! REFramework has been installed. To confirm the mod has been installed successfully, boot upMH Wilds. If a grey context menu with customization options appears on startup, it worked.
REFramework also fixes a lot of performance problems withMH Wilds. Using it might help if thePC performance settingsdid not do the trick.
Fluffy Mod Manager
ManyMonster Hunter Wildsmods require the Fluffy Mod Manager as well. Here’s how to install it.
How to Install Mods Using Fluffy Mod Manager
Do not extract .zip files. Use them as is.
Certain mods have multiple versions. For example, the Shop Tweaks—a mod that changes the consumable shop’s inventory—has four possible variants: Consumables + Ingredients, Consumables Only, Everything, and Materials Only.
you’re able to individually toggle these options ON and OFF by clicking on ‘Shop Tweaks’ in the Mod list menu.
Be extra cautious when using mods like Unlimited Character and Palico Edits that directlycompete with the game’s paid DLCs, as Capcom may crackdown on their use.
How to Install ReShade Mods for Monster Hunter Wilds
ReShade is a utility that allows modders to drastically change the visuals of a game using post-processing effects and other tools. For players unhappy with the bland yellow tint ofMonster Hunter Wilds, this is a must-have.
ReShade mods also require REFramework.
Installing ReShade presets works a bit differently than other mods. Here is what you need to do.
In the ReShade menu, go to ‘Settings’ and input an’Effect Toggle Key’of your choice. You can use this key to enable and disable the ReShade preset.
