Monster Hunter Wilds: Best Settings for 1080p

Here are the best settings to play Monster Hunter Wilds at 1080p. These settings will deliver a stable 60 FPS for smoother performance.

Picture of Alma in Monster Hunter Wilds
Alma in Monster Hunter Wilds (Image via Capcom)

It’s no secret that Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t run well on most systems out of the box. However, with a little tweak of graphics settings, you can significantly improve the performance. Your system will not only achieve a stable 30 or 60 FPS but will also prevent stutters and frame drops from happening. You will find these optimized settings below.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer’s opinions.

Best Monster Hunter Wilds Settings for 1080p Gaming

Picture of Monster Hunter Wilds graphics settings page
Monster Hunter Wilds graphics settings page (Image via Capcom)

Most modern PCs bought in the last five years can run Monster Hunter Wilds. However, it’s the default settings that cause performance issues and also reduce graphics. This leads to a poor gaming experience.

Fortunately, our optimized settings can improve both performance and visuals at 1080p resolution. Whether you play at 30 FPS or 60 FPS, your frame rate will remain stable, even during intense combat situations, if you apply these settings:

Note: The settings provided below are based on the game’s minimum and recommended specs and shouldn’t be used for resolutions higher than 1920 x 1080.

Display

Settings30 FPS60 FPS
Display SelectionPrimary monitorPrimary monitor
Screen ModeBorderless WindowBorderless Window
Screen Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Aspect RatioAutomaticAutomatic
Ultra-wide UI Position CorrectionDefault (Grayed out)Default (Grayed out)
Uncapped Frame RateUncappedUncapped
Cutscene Frame RateOffOff
Background Frame RateOffOff
HDR OutputDisable (Enable only if you have an HDR monitor)Disable (Enable only if you have an HDR monitor)
BrightnessAs per preferenceAs per preference
V-SyncDisable (Enable if you don’t have a G-Sync or G-Sync compatible monitor)Disable (Enable if you don’t have a G-Sync or G-Sync compatible monitor)

Graphics

Settings30 FPS60 FPS
Graphics Settings PresetCustomCustom
Cutscene GraphicsDo Not Adjust SeparatelyDo Not Adjust Separately
Upscaling (Super-resolution Imaging)AMD FSRAMD FSR
Upscaling ModeBalancedPerformance
Frame GenerationDisabledDisabled
Ray TracingOffOff
Texture QualityMediumMedium
Texture Filtering QualityHigh (ANISO x8)High (ANISO x8)
Mesh QualityMediumMedium
Fur QualityHighMedium
Sky/Cloud QualityMediumMedium
Grass/Tree QualityMediumMedium
Grass/Tree SwayEnabledEnabled
Wind Simulation QualityHighHigh
Surface QualityHighHigh
Sand/Snow QualityMediumMedium
Water EffectsEnabledEnabled
Render DistanceMediumLow
Shadow QualityMediumLow
Distant Shadow QualityLowLow
Shadow DistanceMediumMedium
Ambient Light QualityHighMedium
Distant Shadow QualityLowLow
Contact ShadowsEnabledEnabled
Ambient OcclusionMediumMedium
BloomHighHigh
Motion BlurOffOff
Vignette EffectOffOff
Screen Space ReflectionOnOn
Subsurface ScatteringOnOn
Depth of FieldOffOff
Volumetric FogMediumMedium
Variable Rate ShadingOnOn

Conclusion

We optimized the above settings using the right combination of Low, Medium, and High values. These settings will ensure the game runs smoothly at 1080p without stutters, frame drops, or any other issues. However, make sure your PC meets at least the minimum system requirements to achieve the same result.


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