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Can You Run Monster Hunter Wilds?

Minimum and recommended PC requirements, side by side, with a free check against your own hardware.

CapcomReleased February 28, 2025PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Quick answer

To run Monster Hunter Wilds at minimum settings you need an Intel Core i5-10400 or better, 16 GB of memory, and graphics at least as fast as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB. For comfortable frame rates, aim for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB with 16 GB of memory. Set aside 75 GB of drive space.

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Monster Hunter Wilds system requirements

Minimum

Bare minimum

The game launches and runs, usually at low settings

Operating system
Windows 10/11, 64 bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-10400 / Intel Core i3-12100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
75 GB available space

Recommended

Smooth play

Comfortable frame rates at higher settings

Operating system
Windows 10/11, 64 bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-10400 / Intel Core i3-12100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
75 GB available space

An SSD is required. Capcom rates the minimum spec at 1080p upscaled from 720p at 30 fps on the Lowest preset, and the recommended spec at 1080p and 60 fps on Medium with frame generation turned on.

Source: Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, checked September 30, 2026.

What these numbers mean in practice

Minimum requirements are the floor, not a target. Meeting them means Monster Hunter Wilds will start and remain playable, typically at low settings and often around 30 frames per second. If your hardware only just clears the minimum, expect to lower the resolution before you lower anything else, since resolution costs more performance than almost any other setting.

The graphics card matters more than any other component here. In our scoring the GPU carries 40 percent of the compatibility result, the processor 30 percent, and memory and storage speed 15 percent each. A strong processor cannot rescue a card that falls below the minimum, though a weak processor can hold back a strong card at lower resolutions.

Storage speed is the most commonly overlooked requirement. Monster Hunter Wilds lists 75 GB of space, and modern titles stream assets from disk while you play. On a mechanical drive you get texture pop in and longer loading even when every other part of your system is comfortably above spec.

Frequently asked questions

Can I run Monster Hunter Wilds on my PC?

To run Monster Hunter Wilds at minimum settings you need an Intel Core i5-10400 or better, 16 GB of memory, and graphics at least as fast as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB. For comfortable frame rates, aim for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB with 16 GB of memory. Set aside 75 GB of drive space. Enter your own specs in the checker above and you will get a compatibility score with an estimated frame rate rather than a simple yes or no.

What are the minimum requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds?

Windows 10/11, 64 bit, Intel Core i5-10400 / Intel Core i3-12100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB, DirectX 12, 75 GB available space. Minimum specs mean the game launches and runs, usually at low settings. These figures come from Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam.

What are the recommended requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds?

Windows 10/11, 64 bit, Intel Core i5-10400 / Intel Core i3-12100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB, DirectX 12, 75 GB available space. Recommended specs target a smooth experience at higher settings.

How much storage does Monster Hunter Wilds need?

Monster Hunter Wilds needs 75 GB of free space. An SSD is required. Capcom rates the minimum spec at 1080p upscaled from 720p at 30 fps on the Lowest preset, and the recommended spec at 1080p and 60 fps on Medium with frame generation turned on.

Does Monster Hunter Wilds run on a laptop?

It can, but compare the actual laptop GPU rather than the desktop card with a similar name. Laptop graphics chips typically run 15 to 30 percent slower than their desktop counterparts because of power and cooling limits, so a laptop card that matches the recommended spec on paper often performs closer to the minimum.

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