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Monster Hunter Wilds

PC Requirements and Recommended Specs

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Monster Hunter Wilds PC Requirements and Recommended Specs

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PC Requirements Best Settings for PC Best PC Setup

Here are the minimum and recommended system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds for the PC. Check out this guide to find out the game's PC requirements, recommended specs, as well as how to download the benchmark tool and file size.

Monster Hunter Wilds PC System Requirements

Recommended Specs

Resolution 1080p (FHD)
Frame Rate 60 FPS (with Frame Generation enabled)
OS Windows® 10 (64-BIT Required)
Processor Intel Core i5-10400
Intel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory 16GB
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (VRAM 8GB)
AMD Radeon RX 6600 (VRAM 8GB)
VRAM 8GB
Storage 75GB SSD
Additional Notes SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p/60FPS (with Frame Generation enabled) under the "Medium" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.

The table above shows the recommended specs for the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds.

The recommended specs are for playing at 1080p, 60 FPS, and with medium graphics settings. If you want to play at higher resolutions, you will need a GPU with a better performance than the RTX 2060.

Recommended Specs Lowered

The recommended specs have been lowered with the release of the official benchmark tool. The table below shows a comparison of the new recommended specs:

Specs Old New
CPU i5-11600K
i5-12400
Ryzen 5 3600x
Ryzen 5 5500
i5-10400
i3-12100
Ryzen 5 3600
GPU RTX 2070 Super
RTX 4060
RX 6700XT
RTX 2060 Super (8GB)
RX 6600 (8GB)
Storage 140GB SSD 75GB SSD

Minimum Specs

Resolution 1080p (Upscaled)
Frame Rate 30 FPS
OS Windows® 10 (64-BIT Required)
Processor Intel Core i5-10400
Intel Core i5-12100
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory 16GB
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (VRAM 6GB)
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (VRAM 8GB)
VRAM 6GB
Storage 75GB SSD
Additional Notes SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution)/30FPS under the "Lowest" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.

The table above shows the minimum specs for Monster Hunter Wilds on the PC. If your PC does not meet the miminum specifications, you may find it difficult to play the game and may experience slowdowns.

Minimum Specs Lowered

The minimum specs have been lowered as well. The table below shows a comparison of the new minimum specs:

Specs Old New
CPU ・i5-10600
・i5-12100F
・Ryzen 5 3600
・i5-10400
・i5-12100
・Ryzen 5 3600
GPU ・GTX 1660 Super
・RX 5600 XT
・GTX 1660 (VRAM 6GB)
・RX 5500 XT (VRAM 8GB)
Storage ・140GB SSD ・75GB SSD

Check Specs in Task Manager

Task Manager Specs

How to Check Specs in Task Manager
1 Right-click on the Taskbar
2 Select Task Manager from the menu that appears.
3 Select Performance on the tabs.
4 Click each item on the left side to check the specs. You can then see the specs on the right-hand corner.

How to Download Benchmark Tool

Download from Monster Hunter WIlds Steam Page

Gauge PC Performance

You can download the benchmark tool from the Monster Hunter Wilds Steam page to assess the performance of the game on your computer.

Run the tool to start the benchmarking process, and it will provide you with a score afterward. Refer to the table below for an interpretation of your score:

Score Details
20,000~ Excellent
13,000 ~ 19,999 Good
10,250 ~ 12,999 Playable
7,000 ~ 10,249 Setting Changes Recommended
5,200 ~ 6,999 Setting Changes Required
~5,199 Difficulty Playing

The benchmark tool requires at least 29 GB of storage.

Benchmark Tool: How to Check Game Performance

Monster Hunter Wilds File Size

75 GB of Free Space is Required

You need at least 75 GB of free space to install Monster Hunter Wilds on the PC. Installing it on the SSD is also required to improve the game's load times.

Should You Play Monster Hunter Wilds on PC?

Recommended to Play on PC

If you have a PC, it is recommended to run Monster Hunter Wilds on that platform as it offers the best experience when playing it for the graphics or for performance.

In addition, you are not required to subscribe to services like PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass to access the game's online multiplayer.

Available Platforms and Consoles Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds Related News

News and Game Info

News and Game Info

Title Updates

Update Release Date Information
Title Update 1
Ver 1.01
April 3*, 2025 Mizutsune
8★ HR Zoh Shia
Grand Hub
Arena and Challenge Quests
Free & Paid Cosmetic DLC
Change Alma's Outfit
April 22*, 2025 Festival of Accord: Blossomdance
April 29*, 2025 Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
・Gamma Armor Sets
May 7*, 2025 Free Challenge Quests
Version 1.011
Patch Notes
May 27*, 2025 Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
・Endemic Life List
・8-Star Monsters
Title Update 2
Ver 1.02
June 30, 2025 Lagiacrus
Seregios
Layered Weapons
July 22*, 2025 Festival of Accord: Flamefete
Arch-tempered Uth Duna
August 26*, 2025 Fender Special Collaboration
Version 1.021
Ver 1.021.01
Ver 1.021.02
August 12*, 2025 Weapon Balance Adjustments
9 Star Monsters and Investigations
RNG Appraised Talismans
Title Update 3
Patch Notes
September 29, 2025 Omega Planetes
Final Fantasy XIV Collab
Festival of Accord: Dreamspell
Arch-Tempered Nu Udra
Layered Armor Loadout to Equipment Loadout Linking
More 9-Star Hunts
Title Update 4 December 2025 Gogmazios
Artian Weapon Improvements / Expanded End-game Content
Festival of Accord Seasonal Event
PC Performance Improvements and Optimizations

*Expected dates for US time zones; releases for European and Asian time zones will come the following day.

Latest Patch Notes

Update 1.030.01.00
October 1, 2025
・Fixed an issue that caused some skill effects to be lost when drawing enmity from Omega Planetes.
・Fixed an issue where performing a mounted attack on Omega Planetes could prevent quest progress.
・Fixed an issue where Lagiacrus could appear in the Wounded Hollow regardless of story progression.
・Fixed an issue where Omega Planetes' Rocket Punch animation would sometimes remain on screen.
・Fixed an issue where Cactuar could appear in the Filter Icons list even when not present.
・Fixed an issue where coatings would sometimes fail to apply when attempting to apply them while charging with the bow.
Update 1.030.00.00
September 29, 2025
・Added Omega Planetes as part of the FF14 collab.
・Added new equipment and skills.
・Added new pendants, stickers, and gestures.
・Added new Seikret decorations.
・Added new Support Hunter who wields a Hunting Horn, Kai.
・Added new pop-up camp gear options.
Update 1.021.03.00 Update 1.021.02.00
Update 1.021.01.00 Update 1.020.02.00
Update 1.020.01.00 Update 1.020.00.00
▶︎ All Patch Notes and Updates

Events & Collaborations

Always Available
Street Fighter 6 Collab CAPCOM ID Registration Bonus

Game Information

Available Platforms Price and Editions
Is It Crossplay? Game Length
Offline Mode Server Status
PC Requirements Benchmark Tool
Best PC for Wilds How to Increase FPS
PS5 Performance Should You Buy PS5 Pro?
Xbox Series S Performance Is It Steam Deck Verified?
Is It on Game Pass? Product Codes
Resolution or Framerate Difficulty Explained
Server Maintenance Schedule How to Play Early With New Zealand Trick
Is There New Game Plus? Are Mods Bannable?
Is There an Optimization Patch? -

Pre-Release News and FAQ

Release Time and Countdown Preorder Bonuses and How to Claim
Preload Date and Time New Gameplay Features and Mechanics
Open Beta 1
Open Beta 2
Open Beta Save File Bonuses
Differences from Monster Hunter World Monster Hunter World Save Data Rewards
Does It Have PVP? New Weapon Types?
Are There Elder Dragons? Is There Romance?
Are There Classes? Open World?

Bugs and Error Codes

All Bugs and Error Codes
C1152-TMT-TD72
(PlayStation Error)
EA_19e15
(Communication Error)
R1187
(OBT Error)
CSE-00200-0-0
(Char. Creation Bug)
C1061-0-0
(Xbox Error)
Benchmark Tool Crash
(PC Error)
Gray Play Button
(Steam Error)
88500020
(Steam Error)
Anti-Tamper Error
(Steam Error)
Steam Errors
and How to Fix
How to Fix Crashing on Quest Start Error EW_30d43
(Connectivity Error)

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