Monster Hunter Wilds system requirements for PC

To run the Monster Hunter Wilds system requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 GPU, an Intel Core i5-10400 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 75GB of space.

The official Monster Hunter Wilds requirements state that the game will run on a Windows 10 PC, but you'll need a fairly beefy computer to get this game running even on the lowest settings in no small part due to the open world nature of MHW. So, if your laptop is more than five years old, you might want to consider an upgrade or a good water cooling setup because this game can be incredibly demanding on the higher graphics settings. 

The Monster Hunter Wilds minimum requirements demand an AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card, an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, and 16GB of RAM. This will be enough hardware to run the game on the "Lowest" graphics setings while achieving just 30FPS on a 1080p monitor, so you may want to consider equipping yourself with a higher level of hardware before tackling the game given how important FPS is in the middle of a hunt. 

Fortunately, you'll only need to upgrade your graphics card to meet the Monster Hunter Wilds recommended specs, which requires an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GPU, an Intel Core i5-10400K CPU, and 16GB of RAM. Considering the sheer scale Monster Hunter Wilds has over previous entries in the series, it's not too surprising that a high level of hardware is needed to run the game at 60FPS (and this is only enough on the "Medium" graphics preset).

If, however, you want to experience the very best MHW can throw at you, you'll want to meet the Monster Hunter Wilds ultra specs, which demand an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT GPU, an Intel Core i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU, and 16GB of RAM. This is more than enough hardware to get 60FPS on a 4K monitor, but will certainly make your machine run hot!

Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark

Still unsure if your PC can meet the game's PC requirements? Take our Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark test with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if you can run MH Wilds smoothly. 

You can also install the official MHW benchmark tool over on Steam, which only requires 29GB of HD space to run, and can tell you exactly how ready your machine is for this game. Just be warned, the official tool is not a quick scan as it first has to install a large number of shaders in order to properly stress test and score your device.

Monster Hunter Wilds size - How big is Monster Hunter Wilds?

The Monster Hunter Wilds download size on PC and laptop requires around 75GB of SSD space. On PS5 consoles, the game only requires 53GB of space, a saving of just over 20GB!

An SSD is required even on the minimum requirements in order to get the game running. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck

The official Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck rating currently sits at "Unsupported", and is unlikely to ever approach "Playable" or greater on account of the game's high system requirements. Testing by PCGamesN has proven that the game does not run well on Valve's console, though it will technically launch. Optimizations and adjustments could potentially make the game compatible in the future, but there is no official word that Capcom is working on such a project.

Monster Hunter Wilds guides

Looking to make your way as a fledgling hunter? You'll find everything there is to know about the latest Monster Hunter Wilds news and guides over on PCGamesN, including a list of the best Monster Hunter Wilds weapons for new and veteran players.

Getting to grips with the massive MHW world doesn't have to be intimidating (though, certainly, a number of boss monsters are quite scary to encounter the first time around if you don't have a good enough weapon). Fortunately, you can always read up on all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters so nothing takes you by surprise. 

It's also worth taking the time to check out the best Monster Hunter Wilds character design codes so you can get through the character customizer as fast as possible and straight into hunting (there's even a Kratos code). From there, check the full Monster Hunter Wilds mission list so you know how to advanced your Hunter rank as fast as possible and unlock the big bad Elder Dragons.

You can pick up the game relatively cheaply with a Monster Hunter Wilds Humble deal, especially if you're already a member of the Humble Choice subscription.

Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay

Capcom confirmed that MH Wilds has crossplay support across all platforms. This will enable PlayStation, PC, and Xbox gamers to join cooperative hunts against the full roster of MH Wilds monsters. If you want more details about the Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay features, be sure to check out PCGamesN. 

If you can't wait to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out the previous game in the series and see if your PC can meet the Monster Hunter World system requirements. 

Monster Hunter Wilds will run on PC system with Windows 10 or higher and upwards.

Looking for an upgrade? Try our easy to use Monster Hunter Wilds set up guides to find the best cards. Filter for Monster Hunter Wilds graphics card comparison and CPU compare. We'll help you find the best deal for the right gear to run the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on Monster Hunter Wilds? We reference thousands of reports from PCGameBenchmark users running our FPS tracking app to tell you exactly how Monster Hunter Wilds performs across a range of different settings and resolutions on the most popular PC gaming setups.

What frame rate does Monster Hunter Wilds run at?

Here are the typical frame rate samples

Avg FPS	CPU	GPU	RAM
82	Intel Core i7-14700KF	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	32 GB
73	Intel Core i5-14600KF	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	16 GB
60	Intel Core i7-9700KF	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	32 GB
58	Intel Core i7-10700F	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060	16 GB
41	Intel Core i5-9400F	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060	32 GB

What frame rate does Monster Hunter Wilds run at? Check our FPS Calculator

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