With the highly anticipated release of Monster Hunter Wilds just a few weeks away, Capcom has unveiled a PC benchmark tool on Steam to help players gauge their system's readiness. Alongside this, the company has also revised and lowered the PC system requirements, making the game more accessible to a broader range of hardware configurations.
As revealed during the recent Capcom Spotlight, the PC benchmark for Monster Hunter Wilds is currently available on Steam. Once launched, the tool will compile shaders, a process that might take some time, but is otherwise straightforward to use. It's highly recommended to run this benchmark, especially if you're interested in understanding how the updated system requirements might impact your gaming experience.
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, according to an updated page on Capcom's site alongside the benchmark, the recommended system requirements have been adjusted. For running Monster Hunter Wilds at 1080p (FHD) with 60 frames per second and 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 updated requirements suggest that Monster Hunter Wilds should now run smoothly at 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled on slightly less demanding hardware.
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Early user feedback from the benchmark tool indicates noticeable performance improvements compared to the beta test, though these enhancements are observed with Frame Generation enabled. While my gaming rig passed the benchmark with ease, my attempt on the Steam Deck was less successful, indicating that it may not be the ideal platform for this game.
One of the most striking changes is the reduction in required storage space. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds demanded 140 GB of SSD space, but now it only requires 75 GB. This is particularly noteworthy given the trend of increasing file sizes year over year.
For a deeper dive into what Monster Hunter Wilds has to offer, check out our recent IGN First coverage. It includes thrilling encounters with formidable creatures, such as the apex monster Nu Udra, and our final hands-on impressions of Capcom's latest addition to the Monster Hunter series. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on February 28, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
