Monster Hunter Wilds: New PC Benchmark and System Requirements Revealed

With the release of Monster Hunter Wilds just weeks away, Capcom has provided a PC benchmark tool on Steam to help players assess their system's readiness. In a surprising move, Capcom has also lowered the official 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 now available on Steam. Upon launching the tool, users will experience a brief shader compilation phase, but the process is straightforward, allowing players to easily evaluate their system's performance. This is particularly useful given the updated system requirements, which could significantly impact gameplay performance.

Previously, achieving 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled required a robust setup, including 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, an updated page accompanying the benchmark now lists reduced requirements for the Recommended settings, aimed at 1080p (FHD) and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled:

• **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)

According to Capcom's website, these specifications should allow Monster Hunter Wilds to run smoothly at the specified settings. The lowered requirements represent a significant adjustment, making the game more accessible to a wider audience.

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Early reports suggest that the benchmark tool is showing improved performance compared to the beta test, especially when Frame Generation is enabled. However, the Steam Deck might not be up to the task, as tests on this platform have yielded less favorable results.

Another notable change is the reduced storage requirement. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds demanded 140 GB of SSD space, but this has now been cut to 75 GB. This reduction is unexpected, given the general 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 exciting encounters with formidable creatures such as the apex monster Nu Udra, and our final hands-on impressions of Capcom's latest Monster Hunter. Mark your calendars, as Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.