Capcom's Efforts to Enhance Monster Hunter Wilds Performance and Lower GPU Requirements

Capcom is actively working to enhance the performance of Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of its much-anticipated release. This initiative was announced via the game's official German Twitter (X) account on January 19, 2025, showcasing their commitment to delivering a smoother gaming experience.

Plans to Lower GPU Requirements for PC

A recent video shared by Monster Hunter Germany illustrated a hunter in action against Quematrice, a rooster-like brute wyvern, demonstrating the new Prioritize Framerate mode on the PS5. This mode focuses on boosting the frames per second (fps) by making certain graphical sacrifices, leading to a more fluid gameplay experience.

Importantly, Capcom is extending these optimizations to the PC version of the game. The official statement from the Twitter (X) post reads, "Performance will be improved in a similar way and we are looking into whether we can lower the recommended GPU requirements." This is significant news for PC gamers as it could mean that Monster Hunter Wilds may soon be accessible to those with lower or mid-tier GPUs. Currently, the game's minimum GPU requirements are set at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super and AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT.

To aid players in optimizing their gameplay, Capcom plans to release a free benchmarking tool. This tool will help users determine the best settings for their systems or check if their PC can run the game effectively. With these developments, players might not need to rush into upgrading their PCs if Capcom successfully lowers the GPU requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds.

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Issues in the First Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta

The first open beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds, conducted between October and November 2024, revealed significant performance issues that left many players dissatisfied. Feedback from Steam users highlighted concerns about low-poly NPCs and monsters, giving the game a dated look reminiscent of PS1 graphics.

In addition to visual shortcomings, players experienced fps drops and other performance hiccups, even on high-end PCs. While some managed to improve performance, it often came at the cost of graphical quality, further degrading the visual experience.

Capcom responded to these issues on November 1, 2024, assuring players that problems such as afterimage noise in certain environments with Frame Generation enabled would be fixed in the final release. They noted that the full game was already in a more polished state than the beta.

Gamers will have another chance to test the improvements soon, as Capcom has announced a second Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds, set to take place from February 7-10 and 14-17, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. This test will feature encounters with the Bird Wyvern Gypceros and an as-yet-unrevealed monster. However, it remains unclear whether the recent performance enhancements will be included in this upcoming beta test.