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 to help players gauge their system's readiness. Alongside this, they've also revised the PC system requirements, making them more accessible for 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, you'll need to let it compile some shaders, but after that, it's straightforward to use. It's wise to run this benchmark, especially if you're keen to understand how the new system requirements might impact your gaming experience.

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.

In a recent update accompanying the benchmark, Capcom has lowered these requirements. For the Recommended settings, which aim for 1080p (FHD) at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, the new specs 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 updated requirements should allow Monster Hunter Wilds to run smoothly at 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, marking a subtle but significant reduction in the hardware demands.

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Users testing the benchmark have reported noticeable improvements in performance compared to the beta test, although these results are with Frame Generation enabled. Unfortunately, the Steam Deck doesn't seem to be a viable option yet; while my gaming rig passed the benchmark with ease, my attempt on the Steam Deck yielded less promising results.

Another significant change is the reduced storage requirement. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds needed 140 GB of SSD space, but now it's down to 75 GB. This is a surprising move, especially as game file sizes typically increase year-over-year.

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 before its release later this month. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.