Monster Hunter: Wilds starts in a few weeks on Steam. But before you buy the game, you should test the new benchmark tool. After the download, you will find out whether your computer can even run the game or if PS5 and Xbox are the better choice for you.
What kind of tool is this? Developer Capcom has released an official benchmark tool for Monster Hunter Wilds. You can download the tool directly on the Steam store page of the game. The download is about 30 GB in size.
Why is the tool recommended? The tool is the official way to find out if the game runs on your gaming PC at all. This also helps you avoid a bad purchase if the game doesn’t run at all or only runs very poorly on your system. Alternatively, you could switch to the Xbox or PS5 version.
Does the tool cost anything? No, the benchmark tool is free and does not require the purchase of Monster Hunter Wilds! Therefore, you should use the tool before purchasing the actual game.
Monster Hunter Wilds: How to use the benchmark tool correctly
How to use the benchmark tool:
- Click on “Download” for Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark on the product page of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam. You will need about 30 GB of free disk space.
- Then you can select the tool from your Steam library and start it using the “Play” button.
- Once you have started the software, select your text and audio language and choose “START” to begin the benchmark process.
- After a few minutes, you will see your system’s rating.
After the benchmark: Once you have completed the benchmark, you will receive a 4- to 5-digit number. The higher the number, the better your PC’s performance. It looks as follows in detail:
- 5,199 or less: barely playable
- 5,200 to 6,999: You need to change settings
- 7,000 to 10,249: Changes are recommended
- 10,250 to 12,999: Playable
- 13,000 to 19,999: Good performance
- 20,000 and more: Excellent performance
Monster Hunter Wilds: Improving benchmark scores and alternatives
What can you do about poor scores? If you received surprisingly low points in the benchmark, you should first check your system:
- Are all drivers (CPU, graphics card, BIOS) up to date?
- Did you install the benchmark on an SSD?
- Does your system meet the minimum requirements of Monster Hunter Wilds? The developers warn that the benchmark may not work correctly under the requirements.
- Check if you have other software running that consumes significant PC resources.
The minimum requirements and recommended hardware can be found in the following table:
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows®10 (64-bit required)/Windows®11 (64-bit required) | Windows®10 (64-bit required)/Windows®11 (64-bit required) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (VRAM 8GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (VRAM 8GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Space | 75 GB of available storage space | 75 GB of available storage space |
What alternatives are there? If Monster Hunter Wilds does not run well or at all on your gaming PC, we have good news: the game will also be released for the popular gaming consoles, and it is expected to run smoothly on these at launch.
If you are still looking for reasons to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds, check out the following article. Why interested players should not be discouraged by the depth and scope of the series and why Monster Hunter Wilds is perfect for newcomers is explained here at MeinMMO: 5 reasons that make Monster Hunter Wilds the perfect entry point for newcomers
