Monster Hunter Wilds Gets PC Benchmark and New System Requirements

Monster Hunter Wilds PC Benchmark Released, System Requirements Lowered

With Monster Hunter Wilds launching in just weeks, Capcom has unveiled a PC benchmark on Steam, allowing players to assess system compatibility. Simultaneously, the game's PC system requirements have been significantly reduced.

The benchmark tool, available now on Steam, requires shader compilation upon launch but is otherwise straightforward to run. This is particularly helpful given the revised system specifications.

Previously, achieving 1080p at 60fps (with Frame Generation) demanded an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super, RTX 4060, or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT; an Intel Core i5-11600K, i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, or Ryzen 5 5500 CPU; and 16GB of RAM.

However, the updated requirements, published alongside the benchmark, are considerably less demanding:

Recommended (1080p/60fps with Frame Generation):

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11 (64-bit)
• 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 deliver a smooth 1080p/60fps experience with Frame Generation. The reduction in requirements is notable.

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Early benchmark results suggest performance improvements compared to the beta, especially with Frame Generation enabled. However, Steam Deck compatibility remains questionable.

A significant change is the reduced storage requirement. The game now needs only 75GB of SSD space, down from the previously stated 140GB. This is surprising given the typical year-over-year increase in game file sizes.

For further details on Monster Hunter Wilds, explore IGN First's recent coverage, including encounters with formidable monsters like the apex monster Nu Udra, and our hands-on preview. Monster Hunter Wilds releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28, 2025.