Monster Hunter Wilds Best Settings Guide

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Intro

Our Monster Hunter Wilds Best Settings guide provides the ultimate configurations for PC, consoles, and Steam Deck to maximize performance and FPS. Learn about minimum and recommended settings for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, display adjustments, accessibility options, and more.

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Monster Hunter Wilds PC Requirements

Minimum vs. Recommended System Requirements

Specs Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10+ Windows 10+
CPU Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory 16GB RAM 16GB RAM
GPU NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super / AMD RX 6700XT
DirectX Version 12 Version 12
Storage 75GB SSD 75GB SSD
Performance 720p / 30 FPS (Lowest Settings) 1080p / 60 FPS (Medium Settings)

 

If you meet the recommended specs, you’re good to go for smooth gameplay. If not, tweaking settings is essential for stable performance.

Monster Hunter Wilds Optimized Settings

Setting Best Option
Graphics Settings Custom
Upscaling DLSS / FSR3 / XeSS
Frame Generation Enabled
Upscaling Mode Balanced
Upscaling Sharpness 0.5
Anti-Aliasing Off
Texture Quality High (Lower if GPU <8GB VRAM)
Shadow Quality Medium
Volumetric Fog Low
Ambient Occlusion Medium
Motion Blur Off (Personal Preference)
V-Sync Off (Enable if screen tearing occurs)
Screen Space Reflections Off

 

These settings provide smooth 60+ FPS gameplay with solid visuals on most mid-range setups.

Monster Hunter Wilds Best Settings by Resolution

Minimum Requirements (Lowest Specs) — 1080p

Setting Best Option
Resolution 1080p
Upscaling FSR 3.1 Balanced
Frame Gen Disabled
Texture Quality Low
Render Distance Medium
Shadow Quality Low
Water Effects Enabled
SSSS Scattering Enabled
Volumetric Fog Low

 

📌 Tip: Lowering ambient occlusion and volumetric fog helps boost FPS on low-end GPUs.

Recommended Settings — 1440p & 4K

Setting 1080p 1440p 4K
Resolution 1080p 1440p 4K
Upscaling FSR 3.1 Balanced FSR 3.1 Balanced DLSS Quality
Frame Gen Enabled Enabled Enabled
Texture Quality Medium High Ultra
Shadow Quality Medium High Ultra
Grass/Tree Quality High Ultra Ultra
Water Effects Enabled Enabled Enabled
Volumetric Fog Low Medium High

 

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Monster Hunter Wilds Console Settings

Setting Best Option
Resolution Mode Performance Mode (60 FPS)
HDR Enabled (if supported)
V-Sync Enabled
Motion Blur Off (for sharper visuals)
Shadow Quality Medium
Volumetric Fog Low

 

Optimized for: PS5 & Xbox Series X/S

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck Settings

📌 Monster Hunter Wilds isn’t fully optimized for Steam Deck yet, but these settings will improve FPS.

Setting Best Option
Resolution 640×480
Upscaling AMD FSR
Frame Generation Off
Ray Tracing Off
Texture Quality Low
Shadow Quality Low
Volumetric Fog Low
Render Distance Low
Vignette Effect On

Monster Hunter Wilds Display Settings

Setting Best Option
Screen Mode Borderless Window
Aspect Ratio Automatic
Frame Rate Uncapped
HDR Output Enable (if supported)
V-Sync Disabled (for lower input lag)
Brightness Default

Monster Hunter Wilds Accessibility Settings

Capcom hasn’t released many accessibility settings yet, but you can adjust:

Option Available Settings
Menu Text Size Small / Default / Large
Cutscene Subtitles Display / Do Not Display
Subtitle Background Display / Do Not Display
Speaker Names Display / Do Not Display

Monster Hunter Wilds FAQ

How do I change graphics settings in MH Wilds?

Go to Title Menu → Options → Graphics.

Is Monster Hunter Wilds optimized?

Currently, not fully optimized. Players report performance drops on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Expect updates to improve stability.

How do I get 60 FPS?

  • Lower Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion, and Volumetric Fog.
  • Use DLSS, FSR3, or XeSS for upscaling.
  • Enable Variable Resolution (console) to target 60 FPS.

How much VRAM does Monster Hunter Wilds need?

  • Minimum: 6GB VRAM
  • Recommended: 8GB VRAM or higher

Conclusion

There’s no universal setting for Monster Hunter Wilds, but this guide ensures optimal performance across PC, console, and Steam Deck. Whether you’re hunting at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K, tuning these settings will provide smoother gameplay and max FPS.

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