With the highly anticipated release of Monster Hunter Wilds just a few weeks away, Capcom has introduced a PC benchmark tool to help players assess their system's readiness. Additionally, Capcom has made a significant move by lowering the official PC system requirements, which could mean smoother gameplay for a broader range of users.
The PC benchmark for Monster Hunter Wilds is currently live on Steam. Upon launching, the tool requires some time to compile shaders, but it's user-friendly and quickly indicates how well your computer will handle the game. It's advisable to run this benchmark, especially in light of the updated system requirements, to see how your setup performs.
Previously, achieving 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second (with Frame Generation enabled) necessitated high-end components like 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, Capcom's updated page, released alongside the benchmark, reflects a reduction in these requirements. The new recommended specifications for 1080p (FHD) at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled are as follows:
- 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 enable 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.
All Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds
Users have reported improved performance in the benchmark compared to the beta test, albeit with Frame Generation enabled. However, the Steam Deck might not be up to the task, as my own tests on this device didn't yield promising results.
An interesting change is the storage requirement, which has been reduced from 140 GB to 75 GB. Given that game file sizes typically increase annually, this reduction is quite unexpected and welcome.
For a deeper dive into what Monster Hunter Wilds has to offer, check out our recent IGN First coverage. It includes exciting encounters with formidable creatures such as the apex monster Nu Udra, and our final hands-on impressions before the game's launch. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.
