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Should You Buy a PS5 Pro?

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MH Wilds Top Banner - Should You Buy a PS5 Pro

Buying a PS5 Pro to play Monster Hunter Wilds is recommended if you want better visuals from a regular PS5. See this guide to know if you should buy a PS5 Pro, if the non-pro version is enough, and which platform runs Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly.

Should You Buy a PS5 Pro?

Recommended for Improved Visuals

It is recommended to purchase the PS5 Pro if you want to play Monster Hunter Wilds with better visual quality and stability. The game will utilize the PS5 Pro's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to output high quality visuals while maintaining optimal performance.

However, even if the PS5 Pro can run the game, do note that it is not fully optimized for the console to run the game at a consistent FPS, so it is still best to wait before buying a PS5 Pro.

PS5 Pro Performance

Capcom has provided the performance details regarding Monster Hunter Wilds on the PS5 Pro, and it's worth getting one to have an enjoyable experience in-game with the settings provided in the table above.

PS5 Pro Needs a Separate Disk Drive

It is also worth mentioning that the base PS5 Pro does not include a disk drive, which is needed to be bought separately to play any physical games.

If you are planning to buy a PS5 Pro and the physical version of the game, you need to purchase a disk drive.

Experience Decent Gameplay on the PS5

Currently, Monster Hunter Wilds runs on the PS5 well, with FPS drop rates only noticeable during battles and with improvements planned on the final version of the game.

A regular PS5 is enough to play Monster Hunter Wilds with decent settings, even if it struggles to maintain 60 FPS, so settle for this if you don't have the budget to get the Pro version!

PS5 vs. PC: Which Platform To Buy?

PS5 vs. PC Specs and Prices

PS5 PS5 Pro PC
Price $599 USD $700 USD ~$1,000 USD
(recommended specs)
FPS Ranges from 30 to 60 fps
Framerates will vary
Currently being optimized to run on constant 60 fps With recommended specs, can run on 60 fps constantly

Buy a PS5 For Gaming

Buying a PS5 is worth it if you wish to play other games that are on the PS5 library. While Monster Hunter Wilds run fine on the console if you don't plan on playing the game with the highest settings, it's still worth buying due to its currently growing library of games to play!

Monthly Subscription to PS Plus

A monthly subscription is needed to play online multiplayer games on the PS5, similar to how Nintendo subscription works for the Nintendo Switch console. Keep this in mind if you want to hun with other players if you are planning to play the game on the PS5.

Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Co-Op

Invest On PC For Better Performance and Play Other Games

If you're aiming to play Monster Hunter Wilds with the best visuals and performance possible, it is recommended to build your own PC as it will run the game better than a PS5 if you have the right set of components.

This will also allow you to play other games that are not on the PlayStation lineup.

Buy a PS5 Pro If You Don't Have a Console or PC

If you don't have any console or PC to play Monster Hunter Wilds on yet, getting a PS5 Pro is advisable, but still optional.

Do note that you should wait for Monster Hunter Wilds to be fully optimized for the PS5 Pro before purchasing the console, and that you should purchase a disc drive if you are buying the game physically.

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

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

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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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