With Monster Hunter Wilds just a few weeks away, Capcom has released a PC benchmark tool to help players assess their system's readiness for the game. Additionally, Capcom has made an exciting announcement: they've officially lowered the PC system requirements, making the game more accessible to a broader range of players.

During the recent Capcom Spotlight, it was revealed that the PC benchmark for Monster Hunter Wilds is now live on Steam. This tool, which requires a brief shader compilation upon loading, is user-friendly and provides valuable insights into how your computer will handle the game. It's particularly useful now, given the updated system requirements.

Previously, to achieve 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second (with Frame Generation enabled), you needed a high-end setup including graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT; processors such as the Intel Core i5-11600K, Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, or AMD Ryzen 5 5500; and 16 GB of RAM.

However, the new system requirements listed on Capcom's updated page alongside the benchmark tool show a more lenient setup for the Recommended settings:

• 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 adjusted requirements are designed to run Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly at 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second with Frame Generation enabled, marking a noticeable reduction in hardware demands.

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Early user reports indicate performance improvements in the benchmark compared to the beta test, particularly with Frame Generation enabled. However, the Steam Deck may still struggle with the game, as my testing on this platform did not yield promising results.

Another significant change is the reduced storage requirement. Previously, Monster Hunter Wilds demanded 140 GB of SSD space, but this has now been cut to 75 GB. This reduction is particularly noteworthy given the typical trend of increasing file sizes in modern games.

For a deeper dive into what Monster Hunter Wilds has in store, check out our recent IGN First coverage, which includes thrilling encounters with apex monsters like Nu Udra, and our final hands-on impressions of Capcom's latest Monster Hunter game. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on February 28, 2025.