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Everything you need to know about Monster Hunter Wilds system requirements for PC to make sure your device can run the game without issues.
Monster Hunter Wilds is just a few months away from its official release. Capcom has started revealing key details regarding the title already. Recently in a dedicated Monster Hunter showcase, Capcom unveiled the schedule for the upcoming Open Beta playtest. Furthermore, the publisher also revealed the official PC system requirements for the game via the official Monster Hunter website and Steam.
Given that Monster Hunter Wilds is the first title in the series to be released on current-generation hardware, it boasts some pretty beefy system requirements, with the CPU specifications being noticeably higher than any previous Capcom title.
Here’s everything you need to know about Monster Hunter Wilds’ PC system requirements, including the engine the game uses, file size, and more.
What Are Monster Hunter Wilds PC System Requirements?
Monster Hunter Wilds boasts some pretty beefy system requirements for PC. The upcoming Monster Hunter title is built using the RE Engine. However, it seems the game is using the most recent iteration of the engine, similar to Dragon’s Dogma 2. Monster Hunter Wilds and Dragon’s Dogma 2 feature almost identical system requirements. However, based on the GPU requirements, the upcoming Monster Hunter title seems to be less taxing on the VRAM front.
That being said, here’s a look at the minimum and recommended system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 or Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (VRAM 6GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 140 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution) / 30 fps under the “Lowest” graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K or Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (VRAM 8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT(VRAM 12GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 140 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the “Medium” graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
What is the Release Date for Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter Wilds will release on February 28, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. It is arguably one of the biggest releases of 2025, right next to the likes of Ghost of Yotei and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. The series started as a niche action RPG. However, the Monster Hunter IP eventually grew to become one of Capcom’s best-selling franchises to date, even surpassing the likes of Street Fighter and Resident Evil. The series first got mainstream fame with 2018’s Monster Hunter World and the Iceborne expansion.
And given Monster Hunter Wilds is meant to be a spiritual sequel to World, it’s no wonder that fans and even newcomers to the series are excited for the upcoming title. The game is months away from its release, and yet, it’s already dominating the top-seller charts on Steam and the PlayStation Store.
When is the Open Beta for Monster Hunter Wilds?
The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is going live on October 31, 2024, at 8 PM PT. The Open Beta will be live on all platforms, i.e., PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). The playtest will be available till November 3, 2024, at 7 PM PT.
PlayStation players can get early access to the Open Beta with an active PlayStation Plus membership. On PS5, the early access will go live on October 28, 2024, at 8 PM PT. The demo is roughly 29 GB in size and will be available to download via PSN, Xbox Store, and Steam. The PC system requirement for the Open Beta is identical to the base game, barring the file size.
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