Best Graphics Settings in Monster Hunter Wilds

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

Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements

High resolutions and maximum settings demand a high-end GPU with ample VRAM and a powerful CPU. Find retailers selling Monster Hunter Wilds for your platform [link to retailers].

Monster Hunter Wilds Best Graphics Settings

Optimizing Monster Hunter Wilds graphics settings is crucial, regardless of your hardware. Significant performance gains are achievable without sacrificing visual quality. The difference between "Ultra" and "High" is often negligible visually, but the performance impact is substantial.

Display Settings

• Screen Mode: Personal preference; Bordered Fullscreen offers better performance when tabbing out frequently.
• 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. Since Monster Hunter Wilds isn't a competitive game, sacrificing visuals for extreme FPS gains diminishes the experience. 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

Not all PCs are high-end. Here are optimized settings for various build tiers. Unspecified settings 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 extensive graphical options, but not all impact gameplay equally. Prioritize reducing shadows, ambient occlusion, and render distance for performance improvements. Budget users benefit from FSR 3 upscaling, while high-end builds can leverage 4K settings with frame generation. A balanced approach involves a mix of medium-high settings, upscaling, and targeted shadow/distance adjustments.

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