Monster Hunter Wilds: New PC Benchmark and System Requirements Revealed

With Monster Hunter Wilds just a few weeks away, Capcom has rolled out a PC benchmark tool on Steam, allowing players to gauge their system's readiness for the game. Alongside this, Capcom has also revised the PC system requirements, making them more accessible to a broader range of hardware.

As revealed during the recent Capcom Spotlight, the PC benchmark for Monster Hunter Wilds is now live on Steam. Upon launching, the tool will compile shaders, but it's user-friendly and provides a clear indication of your system's performance. It's wise to run this benchmark, especially if you're interested in how the updated system requirements might impact your gameplay.

Previously, to achieve 1080p 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.

However, an updated page accompanying the benchmark shows that Capcom has lowered these requirements. 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 specifications should allow Monster Hunter Wilds to run smoothly at 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled. This adjustment represents a slight but significant reduction in the hardware demands.

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Early user feedback on the benchmark suggests improved performance compared to the beta test, particularly with Frame Generation enabled. However, the Steam Deck may not be up to the task; while my gaming rig easily met the requirements, my attempt on the Deck was less successful.

Another notable change is the reduced storage requirement. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds needed 140 GB of SSD space, but it's now down to 75 GB. This is a surprising move, given the trend of increasing file sizes in modern games.

For a deeper dive into what Monster Hunter Wilds has to offer, check out our recent IGN First coverage. It features thrilling encounters with formidable creatures like the apex monster Nu Udra, along with our final hands-on impressions of Capcom's latest Monster Hunter title. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.