With Monster Hunter Wilds just a few weeks away, Capcom has launched a PC benchmark tool to help players gauge if their systems are ready for the game. In an exciting development, the PC system requirements have been officially reduced, making the game more accessible to a broader range of hardware.
During yesterday's Capcom Spotlight, it was revealed that the PC benchmark for Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on Steam. The tool requires a brief shader compilation upon loading but is otherwise straightforward to use. It's a smart move to test it out, especially considering the updated system requirements and their potential impact on your gameplay experience.
Previously, achieving 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second (with Frame Generation enabled) necessitated a powerful 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 released alongside the benchmark shows that Capcom has lowered the bar. The new recommended requirements for running the game at 1080p (FHD) with 60 frames per second and Frame Generation enabled are as follows:
- 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 revised specs should allow Monster Hunter Wilds to run smoothly at 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, marking a slight but meaningful reduction in hardware demands.
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Players testing the benchmark are reporting improved performance compared to the beta test, although this is with Frame Generation enabled. Unfortunately, the Steam Deck doesn't seem up to the task yet; while my gaming PC passed the test effortlessly, my attempt on the Steam Deck was less encouraging.
Another notable change is the storage requirement. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds demanded 140 GB of SSD space, but it has now been reduced to 75 GB. This is a surprising move, given the trend of increasing file sizes year over year.
For those eager to learn more about Monster Hunter Wilds, 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 installment in the series. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.
