Monster Hunter Wilds

PC Requirements and Recommended Specs

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Monster Hunter Wilds PC Requirements and Recommended Specs

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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 (1.01) April 3*, 2025 Mizutsune
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New Gathering Hub
Arena & Challenge Quests
・New Event Quests
・Free & Paid Cosmetic DLC
・Change Alma's Outfit
April 22*, 2025 Festival of Accord
・Seasonal Event Quests
・Previous Event Reruns
April 29*, 2025 Arch-tempered Rey Dau
・Gamma Armor Sets
Version 1.011 End of May ・Capcom Collaboration
・Endemic Life List
Title Update 2 (1.02) Summer 2025 Lagiacrus
・Seasonal Event
▶︎Title Updates Roadmap and Schedule

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

Latest Patch Notes

Monster Hunter Wilds Update 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes Partial.pngUpdate 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes
March 10, 2025
Includes multiple bug and issue fixes.
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Game Information

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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)
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