Monster Hunter: World System Requirements
Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 4460 or Core™ i3 9100F or AMD FX™-6300 or Ryzen™ 3 3200G
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 760 or GTX1050 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x or RX 560
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 52 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or later)
- Additional Notes: - These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p/30fps with graphics settings at "Low". - 64-bit processor and operating system are required.
Recommended Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 or Core™ i3 8350 or Core™ i3 9350F / AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X or Ryzen™ 5 3400G
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or RX 570
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 52 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or later)
- Additional Notes: - These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p/30fps with graphics settings at "High". - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.
Detailed Hardware Performance Analysis
Running Difficulty
Very Low. Almost any modern integrated GPU or basic laptop will run this game smoothly.
Target Hardware Tier
Budget / Entry-level PC
System RAM Recommendations
We recommend at least 16 GB of system RAM to prevent stutters and ensure smooth multitasking while playing.
Optimal Graphics Settings
For 1080p High settings at 60 FPS, a mid-range GPU like the RTX 3060 or RX 6600 is optimal. If you are on entry-level specs, we recommend setting shadows, volumetric lighting, and reflection quality to Medium or Low to save up to 25% of GPU cycles. Enable DLSS or FSR if available.
Performance Optimization Tips & Troubleshooting
How to boost FPS:
Install the game on an SSD to completely prevent micro-stutters during asset loading. Turn off VSync in-game if you experience input latency, and use hardware scaling (DLSS/FSR) in Quality mode for the best FPS-to-visuals ratio.
Common Issues & Workarounds:
Many players report shader-compilation stutters during the first 10 minutes of gameplay. Simply wait in the main menu for shader compilation to finish. If experiencing crashes, update graphics card drivers and verify game file integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I run Monster Hunter: World on a laptop?
Yes, as long as your laptop possesses a dedicated GPU like the GTX 1650 or RTX 3050, it will run smoothly at 1080p. Integrated graphics laptops may require low resolution settings.
Do I need an SSD for Monster Hunter: World?
While it will load on an HDD, installing it on a solid-state drive (SSD) is highly recommended for faster load times and to avoid stuttering in open-world segments.