Monster Hunter Wilds: New PC Benchmark and System Requirements Revealed

With just a few weeks left until the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has rolled out a PC benchmark tool on Steam to help players gauge their system's readiness. Additionally, Capcom has recently revised the PC system requirements, lowering the bar for potential players. This is great news for those looking to dive into the game without needing to upgrade their rigs significantly.

During the recent Capcom Spotlight, it was announced that the PC benchmark for Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on Steam. Upon launching, the tool will compile shaders, but it's user-friendly and provides a clear snapshot of your system's performance. It's highly recommended to run this benchmark, especially with the updated system requirements in mind, to ensure your setup can handle the game smoothly.

Previously, to achieve 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, the game required an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT graphics card; an Intel Core i5-11600K, Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU; and 16 GB of RAM.

Now, with the updated system requirements, Capcom has made the game more accessible. For the Recommended settings, which target 1080p (FHD) at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, the new requirements are:

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required) / Windows 11 (64-bit required)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / Intel Core i3-12100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB
• Graphics Card (GPU): GeForce RTX 2060 Super / Radeon RX 6600 (8 GB VRAM)
• Storage: 75 GB (SSD required)

According to Capcom, these specs should deliver Monster Hunter Wilds at 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled. This slight reduction in requirements makes the game more accessible to a broader audience.

All Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

Early feedback on the benchmark suggests improved performance compared to the beta test, particularly with Frame Generation enabled. However, the Steam Deck might still struggle to run the game effectively, as personal tests on the device have not been promising.

Another notable change is the storage requirement, which has been reduced from 140 GB to 75 GB. This is a surprising move, given the trend of increasing file sizes in modern games.

For those eager to learn more about Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out our recent IGN First coverage. It features exciting battles against formidable creatures, including the apex monster Nu Udra, and our final hands-on impressions of Capcom's latest installment in the Monster Hunter series. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.