Monster Hunter Wilds: New PC Benchmark and System Requirements Revealed

With the highly anticipated release of Monster Hunter Wilds just weeks away, Capcom has launched a PC benchmark tool on Steam to help players assess their system's readiness. Alongside this, they've also revised the game's PC system requirements downward, making it more accessible for a broader range of hardware setups.

During the recent Capcom Spotlight event, it was announced that the PC benchmark for Monster Hunter Wilds is now live on Steam. Upon launching the benchmark, users will need to wait for some shader compilation, but the process is straightforward, allowing players to easily gauge their system's performance. It's highly recommended to run this benchmark, especially with the updated system requirements in mind, to ensure your PC is up to the task.

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.

However, the updated requirements, as detailed on Capcom's site alongside the benchmark, have been lowered. For the Recommended settings, which target 1080p (FHD) at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, the new specifications 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)

These revised requirements should allow Monster Hunter Wilds to run smoothly at 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, marking a slight but significant reduction in hardware demands.

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Early reports from users running the benchmark indicate improved performance compared to the beta test, particularly with Frame Generation enabled. However, the Steam Deck may not be up to the challenge, as tests on this platform have not yielded promising results.

Another notable change is the reduced storage requirement. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds demanded 140 GB of SSD space, but it has now been lowered to 75 GB. This reduction is surprising, 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 with 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.