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 their system's readiness. Simultaneously, the game's PC system requirements have been revised downwards.

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

Initially, 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 GPU; 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:

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 revised specs should deliver a 1080p/60fps experience with Frame Generation enabled, according to Capcom. The reduction represents a notable improvement in accessibility.

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

Another significant change is the reduced storage requirement. The game now needs 75 GB of SSD space, down from the previous 140 GB. This is a surprising decrease, considering the typical trend of increasing game sizes.

For more on Monster Hunter Wilds, check out IGN First's coverage, featuring encounters with formidable monsters like the apex monster Nu Udra, and our final hands-on preview. Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28, 2025.