Monster Hunter: World
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 760 · Core i5-4460
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 3GB · Core i7-3770
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~56 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action
- Release
- Aug 8, 2018
- Developer
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
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.
Co-opMultiplayerActionOpen WorldRPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonAdventureFantasyDifficult
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What you need for Monster Hunter: World
Monster Hunter: World needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Arc A770 16GB | Core i3-10100 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Monster Hunter: World →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 138 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 150 | 105 | 63 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 174 | 122 | 73 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 177 | 124 | 74 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 207 | 145 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 261 | 183 | 110 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 291 | 204 | 122 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 273 | 164 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 284 | 170 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 271 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Monster Hunter: World system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required) | WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 4460 or Core™ i3 9100F or AMD FX™-6300 or Ryzen™ 3 3200G | Intel® Core™ i7 3770 or Core™ i3 8350 or Core™ i3 9350F / AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X or Ryzen™ 5 3400G |
| Graphics | NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 760 or GTX1050 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x or RX 560 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or RX 570 GeForce GTX 1060 3GBGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 480Radeon RX 570 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | — | 3 GB |
| Storage | 52 GB | 52 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| 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. | - 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. |
Source: Steam.
Monster Hunter: World on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 56 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 46 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 53 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 200
- Steam achievements
- 100
- Metacritic
- 88
- Engine
- MT Framework
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudStatsSteam LeaderboardsRemote Play on TabletHDR availableFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese
Latest news & patches
- Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies worldwide!2026-07-22
- Monster Hunter news2026-03-13
- Related Promotional Information2026-02-06
- UPDATE - Postponed: Monster Hunter Showcase coming Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. UTC!Patch2025-12-08
- Pre-Order Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Now!2025-10-31
- [Important] End of Support Notice for Windows 102025-09-28
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Monster Hunter: World run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Monster Hunter: World's recommended spec. We estimate ~60 fps at 1080p high (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the low preset (~42 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 3 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Monster Hunter: World run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Monster Hunter: World Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~56 fps on the ultra preset (range 45–67, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the high preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Monster Hunter: World at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Monster Hunter: World by brand.
Can I run Monster Hunter: World on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~78 fps (range 62–94, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~82 fps at 1080p low. Monster Hunter: World on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Monster Hunter: World need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Monster Hunter: World. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB recommended.
How much storage does Monster Hunter: World take?
Monster Hunter: World needs 52 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required).