Emerging on PC: Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Unveils Enhanced System Specs

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 gauge system compatibility. Simultaneously, the official PC system requirements have been revised downwards.

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

Previously, achieving 1080p at 60 frames per second (with Frame Generation enabled) demanded an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT; 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, the updated requirements, as detailed alongside the benchmark, are significantly 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)

This revised configuration should deliver the targeted performance, according to Capcom. The reduction represents a notable decrease in required hardware.

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

A striking change is the reduced storage requirement. The game now needs only 75 GB of SSD space, down from the previous 140 GB. This is surprising given the typical increase in game file sizes.

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