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 released a PC benchmark on Steam to help players assess system compatibility. Simultaneously, the minimum PC system requirements have been significantly reduced.

The benchmark tool, available now on Steam, requires shader compilation upon initial launch but is otherwise straightforward to run. This is especially helpful given the updated system requirements.

Previously, achieving 1080p at 60fps (with Frame Generation enabled) 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, as detailed alongside the benchmark, are considerably lower:

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)

Capcom states these specs should deliver a smooth 1080p/60fps experience with Frame Generation. This represents a notable decrease in the required hardware.

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Early benchmark results suggest improved performance compared to the beta, particularly with Frame Generation enabled. However, Steam Deck compatibility remains uncertain.

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

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