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.

Capcom's recent Capcom Spotlight showcased the now-available Steam benchmark tool. While initial shader compilation is necessary, the benchmark is straightforward to run and provides a clear performance indicator. This is especially helpful given the revised system requirements.

Previously, achieving 1080p at 60fps (with Frame Generation) 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 16GB of RAM.

However, the updated requirements, found 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)

According to Capcom, these specs should deliver a smooth 1080p/60fps experience with Frame Generation. The reduction in requirements is notable.

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Benchmark users report improved performance compared to the beta, particularly with Frame Generation. Steam Deck compatibility remains questionable, however.

Another significant change is the reduced storage requirement. The game now needs only 75GB of SSD space, down from the previous 140GB. This is surprising, given the typical 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.