More than a million players joined the recently launched Monster Hunter Wilds, and while some had to leave due to poor optimization or their systems struggling to handle the game’s demanding nature, some are being forced out for a different reason: the ban hammer. Reports come from the Chinese platform Bilibili, where users have been uploading videos showing their accounts being permanently banned by Capcom for “Player Term Violations.”

From what we’ve seen, the majority of these bans are being handed out to players who used mods in multiplayer lobbies. This isn’t exactly surprising, as modding in online multiplayer can lead to bans regardless of the game. On top of that, the mods in question reportedly give players an unfair advantage over others in the lobby. So while players are facing yet another issue forcing them out of Monster Hunter Wilds, this time it doesn’t seem like Capcom is to blame.

Avoid these mods in Monster Hunter Wilds

Although we don’t have a definitive list of mods that could get you banned in Monster Hunter Wilds, it seems that those using mods to access content locked behind a paywall are the ones getting caught by Capcom. For instance, a recent Reddit thread reveals one user from Vancouver was playing a modded DLC quest in a multiplayer lobby when they got banned.

Another user on Bilibili said they were using mods to unlock all paid DLC content. According to screenshots of their mod list, they claimed that none of their mods affected multiplayer gameplay in any way, such as increasing damage or tweaking rewards, but, it was specifically the “DLC Unlocker” mod that led to their ban.

Regular modding is still safe

So, it’s safe to say that using mods to access content locked behind a paywall, which essentially means Capcom gets zero revenue, can result in a permanent ban. Additionally, mods like Unlimited Character and Palico Edits have also reportedly led to bans, as these allow players to edit their character unlimited times, another feature that is normally locked behind a paywall.

Now, this doesn’t mean that using mods in general will get you banned. We’ve seen optimization mods that allow players with weaker hardware to enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds without issues, as well as an optimistic Steam Deck config. This suggests that regular modding, as long as it doesn't grant access to paid content or provide an unfair advantage over others, is still safe to use.

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