With Monster Hunter Wilds launching in just a few weeks, Capcom has rolled out a PC benchmark tool on Steam to help players gauge if their systems are ready for the hunt. Alongside this, Capcom has made an exciting announcement by lowering the PC system requirements, which could mean smoother gameplay for more players.
During the recent Capcom Spotlight, it was revealed that the Monster Hunter Wilds PC benchmark is now live on Steam. Once launched, the tool will compile shaders, but beyond that, it's user-friendly and provides a clear picture of your system's performance. It's definitely worth checking out, especially with the new system requirements in mind.
Previously, to achieve 1080p at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, you needed 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 alongside the benchmark shows that Capcom has revised these requirements. For Recommended settings, aiming for 1080p (FHD) at 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, the new requirements are:
- 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 updated specs should allow Monster Hunter Wilds to run smoothly at 1080p and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, according to Capcom. It's a welcome adjustment that might make the game more accessible to a broader audience.
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Users who have tested the benchmark are reporting improved performance compared to the beta test, although this is with Frame Generation enabled. While the benchmark performs well on standard gaming rigs, the Steam Deck doesn't seem up to the task, as my own tests on it weren't encouraging.
Another significant change is the reduced storage requirement. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds needed 140 GB of SSD space, but now it's down to 75 GB. This reduction is particularly noteworthy given the trend of increasing file sizes in modern games.
For those eager to learn more about Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to dive into our recent IGN First coverage. It features thrilling encounters with fearsome creatures like the apex monster Nu Udra, and our final hands-on impressions of Capcom's latest Monster Hunter title before its launch. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.
