Best Graphics Settings in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds boasts stunning visuals, but achieving optimal performance while retaining visual fidelity requires careful graphics setting adjustments. This guide outlines the best settings for various PC builds.

Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements

For higher resolutions and maximum settings, a high-end GPU with ample VRAM and a powerful CPU are essential. Purchase links for Monster Hunter Wilds on your preferred platform are available [ttpp].

Monster Hunter Wilds: Best Graphics Settings

Optimizing Monster Hunter Wilds graphics settings is crucial, regardless of your hardware. Significant performance gains are achievable with minimal visual impact. The difference between "Ultra" and "High" is often negligible visually, but the performance boost is substantial.

Display Settings

• Screen Mode: Personal preference; Bordered Fullscreen offers better performance when alt-tabbing.
• Resolution: Your monitor's native resolution.
• Frame Rate: Match your monitor's refresh rate (e.g., 144Hz, 240Hz).
• V-Sync: Disable for reduced input lag.

Graphics Settings

These settings prioritize visual fidelity over raw FPS. Since Monster Hunter Wilds isn't a competitive game, sacrificing visuals for minor FPS gains diminishes the overall experience. However, adjust as needed based on your hardware. Shadows and Ambient Occlusion are the most resource-intensive; reducing distant shadows, shadow distance, water effects, and sand/snow quality can significantly boost FPS.

Best Settings for Different Builds

The optimal settings vary depending on your hardware. Settings not mentioned below should remain at default.

Mid-Range Build (GTX 1660 Super / RX 5600 XT)

• Resolution: 1080p
• Upscaling: AMD FSR 3.1 Balanced
• Frame Gen: Off
• Textures: Low
• Render Distance: Medium
• Shadow Quality: Medium
• Distant Shadow Quality: Low
• Grass/Tree Quality: Medium
• Wind Simulation: Low
• Ambient Occlusion: Medium
• Motion Blur: Off
• V-Sync: Off
• Expected Performance: ~40-50 FPS at 1080p

Recommended Build (RTX 2070 Super / RX 6700XT)

• Resolution: 1080p
• Upscaling: FSR 3.1 Balanced
• Frame Gen: Enabled
• Textures: Medium
• Render Distance: Medium
• Shadow Quality: High
• Distant Shadow Quality: Low
• Grass/Tree Quality: High
• Wind Simulation: High
• Ambient Occlusion: Medium
• Motion Blur: Off
• V-Sync: Off
• Expected Performance: ~60 FPS at 1080p

High-End Build (RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX)

• Resolution: 4K
• Upscaling: DLSS 3.7 Performance (NVIDIA) / FSR 3.1 (AMD)
• Frame Gen: Enabled
• Textures: High
• Render Distance: Highest
• Shadow Quality: High
• Distant Shadow Quality: High
• Grass/Tree Quality: High
• Wind Simulation: High
• Ambient Occlusion: High
• Motion Blur: Off
• V-Sync: Off
• Expected Performance: ~90-120 FPS at 4K (upscaled)

Monster Hunter Wilds offers numerous graphical options, but not all significantly impact gameplay. For performance issues, prioritize reducing shadows, ambient occlusion, and render distance. Budget users benefit from FSR 3 upscaling, while high-end builds can utilize 4K with frame generation. A balanced approach involves a mix of medium-high settings, upscaling, and adjusting shadows and distance based on your hardware.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.