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 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; and 16GB RAM.

However, the updated requirements, found 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)

These specifications should deliver a 1080p/60fps experience with Frame Generation, according to Capcom. The reduction represents a notable easing of the initial requirements.

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

A significant change is the reduced storage requirement. The game now needs 75GB of SSD space, down from the initial 140GB. This is surprising given the typical trend of increasing game sizes.

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