Still unsure whether your trusty rig will be able to run Capcom’s latest hunting action game? Monster Hunter Wilds is releasing in a matter of weeks, but so far, fans aren’t convinced that it’ll run smoothly even with high-end GPUs. Players on RTX 4070 reported they suffered from stutters and visual clutter during the beta. Thankfully, there’ll be a way of making sure your PC is up to snuff because Monster Hunter Wilds could be getting a standalone benchmark tool.
The news first broke from the Monster Hunter Germany X account, which said the team is working hard to lower the PC system requirement. The account then added that Capcom also has a plan for a benchmark tool that will help PC players make more informed decisions.
PC Gamers: Performance will be improved in a similar way and we are looking into whether we can lower the recommended GPU requirement. We also plan to release a standalone, free hardware benchmark tool.
Later, it retracted the statement, saying there was a ‘translation error.’ Instead, the company is currently ‘exploring the possibility’ of releasing said tool but cannot confirm the decision. For some reason, English and Japanese Capcom and Monster Hunter accounts made no mention of such a plan.
But let’s be honest, it is usually corporate code for ‘it’s happening, but we can’t say it yet.’ After all, before being confirmed, the February second beta announcement came similarly cloaked in noncommittal language.
During the late 2024 Pre-Launch Community Stream, director Yuya Tokuda mentioned Capcom is ‘looking into’ a second open beta. He then added that the decision is still up in the air and it’s up to game producer and Capcom executive, Ryozo Tsujimito. However, not long after, Capcom announced that another open beta would be released in early February, weeks before Monster Hunter Wilds‘ launch.
Despite the Monster Hunter team’s effort, many PC gamers are already bracing for disappointment. The idea of a standalone benchmark tool is promising, especially for those unsure if their systems can handle Monster Hunter Wilds‘ demands. Still, the lingering doubt about RE Engine’s capabilities for open-world games remains a heavy cloud over the horizon.
Performance issues have haunted Monster Hunter Wilds‘ pre-launch phases, and skeptics are pointing fingers at Capcom’s RE Engine. While it delivered jaw-dropping visuals in linear games like Resident Evil and Kunimitsu-gami, many argue it’s not suited for open-world projects. Dragon’s Dogma 2 has faced similar criticisms for its rough PC performance, leaving fans skeptical of Wilds‘ optimization promises.
If Capcom actually delivers, the benchmark tool could be a lifesaver for PC gamers trying to prep their towers for Monster Hunter Wilds. After all, upgrading a PC isn’t cheap, even if the RTX 50 series will be released sometime soon. Until then, we’ll have to wait and see.
