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About this mod
A lightweight program that lets you quickly pause and resume the game by suspending the game process.
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This program uses AutoHotKey to register hotkeys and PsSuspend to change the game process status.
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Features:
Contents:
You can read the source code of all files using a text editor (except MHWPause.exe, which is compiled).
Requirements:
Installation:
How to configure automatic startup:
This method was tested on Windows 10 using Steam but should work with other launchers that support running files alongside the game:
Usage instructions:
Usage notes:
Troubleshooting:
If the program isn't working properly, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
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Features:
- Open source.
- Lightweight.
- Customizable hotkeys.
- Saves system resources when the game is paused.
- Configurable automatic startup with the game.
- Closes automatically if the game isn't running.
Contents:
You can read the source code of all files using a text editor (except MHWPause.exe, which is compiled).
- MHWPause.exe (EXE version)
A compiled, ready-to-run version that doesn’t require installation. Some anti-viruses flag it as a false positive due to how AutoHotKey EXEs are detected. It's safe as long as it's downloaded from here. - MHWPause.ahk (AHK version)
An uncompiled version that isn’t flagged by anti-virus programs. Requires AutoHotKey v2.0 to run. Feel free to modify the code and share suggestions. - MHWPauseConfig.ini
This file stores the program settings, with explanations for each setting inside. - MHWPauseRun.bat
A simple batch script (4 lines) used to launch the game with the program. Required for automatic startup.
Requirements:
- Windows 8.1 or higher.
Installation:
- Extract "MHWPause" and "MHWPauseConfig" to the same directory as the game executable.
- (Optional) Also extract "MHWPauseRun" if you want automatic startup.
How to configure automatic startup:
This method was tested on Windows 10 using Steam but should work with other launchers that support running files alongside the game:
- Complete step 2 of the installation.
- In Steam, go to the Monster Hunter World game properties.
- Under the general tab, find "Launch options" and enter:
MHWPauseRun.bat %command%
It should look like this. - Now the program will run alongside the game when launched via Steam.
Usage instructions:
- Start Monster Hunter World.
- Run "MHWPause" (if automatic startup isn't configured).
- The program will notify you if PsSuspend is missing. Accept the prompt to download it automatically, or manually download it here.
- Wait for PsSuspend to download. The program will notify you when it’s done.
- Press the hotkey (Ctrl + P by default) to pause the game.
- You may need to accept PsSuspend’s Terms and Services on the first use.
- The game will pause, hide the window, and show a message box.
- To resume, press OK in the message box or close it. The game window will reappear if it was hidden.
- To change the hotkey or settings, open "MHWPauseConfig", edit the settings, and save. Re-launch the program for changes to take effect or right-click the program icon in the system tray and select “Reload Settings.”
Usage notes:
- Don’t use it in multiplayer sessions—it may cause connectivity issues.
- It works by suspending/resuming the "MonsterHunterWorld.exe" process, similar to using the resource monitor.
- The program automatically closes if the game isn’t running (can be disabled in settings).
- The program icon is in the system tray. Right-clicking gives additional options.
- If the message box is not shown, double-clicking the tray icon can pause/resume the game.
- If you try to interact with the game while it’s paused, you’ll get a “not responding” message. It will disappear when the game resumes.
- If you minimize the game while paused, it can’t be brought back to the front until it’s resumed.
Troubleshooting:
If the program isn't working properly, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
- PsSuspend may not have downloaded. Download it manually from this link and place it in the same directory as the program.
- PsSuspend might not be running. Run pssuspend.exe manually and accept the terms and conditions.
- Lack of permissions. Try running the program as an administrator.