Monster Hunter Wilds: New PC Benchmark and System Requirements Revealed

With Monster Hunter Wilds set to launch in just a few weeks, Capcom has provided players with a handy PC benchmark tool, now live on Steam, to test their system's compatibility. This comes alongside a notable update: Capcom has officially lowered the PC system requirements. It's advisable for eager hunters to run the benchmark, especially considering the revised specifications that could impact performance.

Previously, to achieve 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, the game required powerful hardware like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT graphics cards, coupled with CPUs such as the Intel Core i5-11600K, Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, or AMD Ryzen 5 5500, and 16 GB of RAM.

Now, the updated requirements for Recommended settings, aiming for 1080p at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, are more accessible:

• **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 adjustments should allow Monster Hunter Wilds to run smoothly at the specified settings. The slight reduction in hardware demands is a welcome change for many players.

All Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

Early reports from users running the benchmark suggest improved 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 for running the game, as my own tests on the device were not promising.

Another significant 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 reduction is surprising, given the trend of increasing file sizes in modern games.

For those eager to learn more about what Monster Hunter Wilds has to offer, 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 slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.