Capcom isn’t pulling any punches with the minimum and recommended PC specs for their latest and possibly greatest ARPG. If you want to visit the Forbidden Lands on PC starting on 28 February 2025, you might want to test your gaming rig with the Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark tool.
I’m not going to beat around the bush here: You can download and install the Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark tool straight from the game’s Steam page right now.
This is a free tool for prospective players, so you don’t have to open your wallet at all. It features a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds and measures your PC’s performance with a score.
The download weighs in at 29 GB, so clear some space if you are running low. In the Monster Hunter Wilds benchmarking tool, you can set preferred graphics and audio options. There’s also a loop option to enable, which causes the benchmark to automatically rerun after one (1) minute has passed on the results screen.
A Monster Hunter Wilds benchmarking score outline
| Score | Details |
|---|---|
| 20000 ~ | Excellent |
| 13000 ~ 19999 | Good |
| 10250 ~ 12999 | Playable |
| 7000~10249 | Setting Changes Recommended |
| 5200~6999 | Setting Changes Required |
| ~ 5199 | Difficulty Playing |
How To Install & Use The MHW Benchmark Tool
In case you are new to PC gaming, like seriously new, you might want to know how to install and use the Benchmark tool on your PC. Check out the official steps from Capcom outlined below.
- 1. On the Monster Hunter Wilds product page of Steam, click “Download” for Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark.
Note: You must install the Steam desktop application to download the benchmark. - 2. After selecting your installation options on the pop-up window, select “Install”.
Note: Your system must have 29GB of storage available to download and install the benchmark. - 3. An End User License Agreement will appear. Click “Accept” to begin downloading the benchmark.
- 4. Once the download and installation is complete, select “LIBRARY” on the top left of the Steam client, then find Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark in your list of games.
- 5. Select “Play” to launch the benchmark.
- 6. After choosing your text language and voice language, select “START” to begin the benchmark process.
While you wait for the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, you can and probably should check out a fantastic and official beginner’s guide video for the upcoming ARPG.
