Version v1138403 includes the content that console players had to purchase separately as DLC.
It is a common belief in the FFXV modding community that "newer isn't better." Here is why v1138403 is often cited as the performance sweet spot. Final Fantasy XV- Windows Edition -v1138403 A...
No version is perfect. By deliberately holding your game at v1138403, you lose: Version v1138403 includes the content that console players
| GPU Model | v1.2 (Launch) | v1138403 (This Build) | v1.3.2 (Post-Ardyn) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GTX 1080 Ti | 52 FPS | 78 FPS | 68 FPS | | RTX 2080 Super | 61 FPS | 92 FPS | 81 FPS | | RTX 3060 | 45 FPS | 70 FPS | 62 FPS | Note: The Microsoft Store version is a completely
The Verdict: v1138403 contains a specific shader compilation cache that was accidentally "reset" in later updates. Players on this build report zero stutter when driving the Regalia through Duscae or during the Leviathan boss fight, areas notorious for traversal stutter on newer versions.
Note: The Microsoft Store version is a completely different port (Xbox Play Anywhere) and is NOT compatible with v1138403 mods.