Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will have an updated “Prioritize Performance” mode after feedback from fans during the open beta. Players can prioritize either graphics with a projected framerate of 30 FPS or framerate at 60 FPS. Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC will have these modes.
The targeted visuals for PlayStation and Xbox are as follows:
Capcom is also considering a free benchmark tool for Monster Hunter Wilds on PC. This tool will allow players to test out their PC’s hardware and see if their setup is capable of running the game at the levels of performance they want.
Check out the demonstration of the new “Prioritize Performance” Mode for Monster Hunter Wilds here:
Here are the performance targets planned at launch! PC players: performance will be improved similarly, and we are investigating lowering the recommended GPU requirement.
We are also exploring releasing a standalone free hardware benchmark tool.
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Capcom initially revealed Monster Hunter Wilds at The Game Awards 2023, with brief gameplay footage and a 2025 release date. The game can be wishlisted on storefronts now. This will be the first major Monster Hunter title since Monster Hunter Rise. Recently, Capcom released an overview trailer of the game’s basic mechanics, as well as a look at the heavy bowgun, insect glaive, gunlance, hunting horn, long sword, charge blade, hammer, light bowgun, sword & shield, switch axe, bow, lance, and dual blade weapons.
A previous trailer showed off more details for the game’s story, gameplay, and monsters. Monster Hunter Wilds will release on February 28, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and you can check out our preview of the game here.
The PlayStation Store describes Monster Hunter Wilds:
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality. Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit. The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Story
A few years past, a young boy named Nata was rescued at the border of the Forbidden Lands, an unexplored region the guild has yet to survey.
After hearing the boy’s tale of his lone escape from a mysterious monster that attacked his village, the Guild organized an expedition into the Forbidden Lands to investigate.A Living World
Environments within the Forbidden Lands can drastically change as the weather shifts constantly and suddenly. During the harsh Fallow and perilous Inclemency periods, ravenous monsters will venture out to hunt in packs, yet during the Plenty periods, wildlife is rich and abundant.
Monsters
The monsters who inhabit these environments have been forced to adapt to the dynamic changes that occur, using their unique characteristics to survive and thrive.
Hunting
As the world around them changes, so must the hunters and their tactics. Not only will hunters have a multitude of weapons and armor to choose from, but the art of the hunt itself has evolved as hunters learn to anticipate monsters’ behavior and familiarize themselves with their environment.
Characters
From hunting partners to fellow expedition members, you’ll encounter plenty of those who will support you on your journey.
