System Requirements for Monster Hunter World Game Monster Hunter World Guide

Last update: 11 August 2018

Below, we have described full system requirements (minimum and recommended) for the PC version of Monster Hunter: World. We have also prepared tips on how to improve the performance of the game on personal computers. Monster Hunter: World is not compatible with some CPUs, so we have prepared a detailed list of them. We have also created a detailed description of all graphics options available in the game to help you set up your graphics settings and optimize the game.

Monster Hunter: World came out on consoles at the beginning of 2018, but it had its premiere on computers only on 9th August 2018. The game is very demanding, so we have prepared a detailed description of the graphical functions to explain how to set them up properly. Hardware requirements and a detailed description of the graphical changes have been prepared on the PC version, on the Intel Core i7-7700, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - such configuration fully meets the recommended system requirements.

The developers released two options of system requirements - minimum and recommended. Minimum requirements ensure smooth gameplay in 1080p with 30 fps on the lowest settings. Recommended hardware requirements apply to high graphics settings at 60 fps. Remember, that these are not requirements designed for the highest graphics options. It is therefore highly probable that on a computer that meets the recommended system requirements, the game may be slower at the highest graphics settings.

Game Modes

Single Player: Yes.

Offline Coop (split screen/hot seat): No.

Online Coop: Yes.

Multiplayer: Yes.

Our PC's hardware specification

This guide was created on a PC with following specs:

1. Operating System: Windows 10
2. Processor: Intel Core i7-7700
3. RAM: 16 GB
4. Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
5. Video RAM: 6 GB

PC - General Information

1. Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 64-bit.
2. Windows XP: No, the game doesn't work on Windows XP and earlier OS versions.
3. Internet connection required: Yes.
4. Online game activation: Yes, Steam Platform.
5. Controllers: Keyboard & Mouse, full game controller support.

• Monster Hunter: World System Requirements for PC
• Which AMD drivers are the best for Monster Hunter World?
• Which Nvidia drivers are the best for Monster Hunter World?
• Can I play Monster Hunter World without Internet connection?
• Monster Hunter World and 4K resolution
• Monster Hunter World and processor issues
• Graphics Options in Monster Hunter World
• How to optimize the Monster Hunter: World so it won't get any framerate drop downs?
• What to do if Monster Hunter: World turns off by itself?

Monster Hunter: World System Requirements for PC

Minimum System Requirements for Monster Hunter World

1. Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
2. Procesor: Intel Core i5-4460 3,2 GHz or AMD FX-6300
3. RAM: 8 GB
4. Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon R7 260
5. Required Disk Space: 20 GB
6. Video RAM: 4 GB

The minimum system requirements should be enough to launch the game in 1080p resolution, in low detail, and to play in 30 frames per second. These are not high hardware requirements. The game can be run on even older computers (few years old) on the lowest graphics settings.

Recommended System Requirements for Monster Hunter World

1. Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
2. Procesor: Intel Core i3-8350 4 GHz or Intel Core i7-3770 3,4 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
3. RAM: 8 GB
4. Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 570X
5. Required Disk Space: 20 GB
6. Video RAM: 4 GB

Recommended system requirements will allow players to run the game at 1080p resolution, with high graphics settings, and at 60 frames per second. If possible, It's best to play in 60 fps because the game gains a lot due to better feeling of gameplay. This allows players to make precise moves.

Which AMD drivers are the best for Monster Hunter World?

AMD has released a new version of drivers for the Radeon family graphics cards, called Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.8.1. The main advantage of this upgrade is that it enhances the optimization for Monster Hunter: World.

Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.8.1 will provide a stable gameplay on personal computers. Install this driver version if Monster Hunter: World jitters or objects on screen are displayed incorrectly.

The drivers support graphics cards of the following series: Radeon RX Vega, Radeon RX 500, Radeon RX 400, AMD Radeon Pro Duo; AMD Radeon R7 300, AMD Radeon R9 Fury, AMD Radeon R7200, AMD Radeon R9 Nano, AMD Radeon R5 300, AMD Radeon R9 300, AMD Radeon R5 200, AMD Radeon R9 200, AMD Radeon HD 8500 - HD 8900, AMD Radeon HD 7700 - HD 7900, AMD Radeon R9 M300, AMD Radeon R7 M200, AMD Radeon R7 M300, AMD Radeon R5 M200, AMD Radeon R5 M300, AMD Radeon HD 8500M - HD 8900M, AMD Radeon R9 M200 and AMD Radeon HD 7700M - HD 7900M.

Which Nvidia drivers are the best for Monster Hunter World?

Nvidia has released the latest version of the GeForce Game Ready - 398.82 WHQL. This drivers should ensure a smoother gameplay in Monster Hunter: World, reduce frame rate drop downs and jitteriness of the game.

Install these drivers if you notice drastic frame drops, slower gameplay, and incorrect display of images or objects while playing the game.

The drivers support the following graphics cards: NVIDIA MX150, NVIDIA TITAN X, GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce GTX 1070, GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050 i GeForce 1050 Ti, GeForce GTX TITAN X, GeForce GTX 980 Ti, GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 950, GeForce GTX TITAN Z, GeForce GTX TITAN Black, GeForce GTX TITAN, GeForce GTX 780 Ti, GeForce GTX 780, GeForce GTX 770, GeForce GTX 760, GeForce GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 750, GeForce GTX 745, GeForce GT 740, GeForce GT 730, GeForce GT 720, GeForce GT 710, GeForce GT 705.

Can I play Monster Hunter World without Internet connection?

It is not possible to play Monster Hunter: World offline. The game requires a Internet connection not only at the moment of its launch, but also throughout the entire gameplay. A permanent Internet connection is, of course, also required in multiplayer mode.

If the connection to the servers is lost, the game stops and launches the main menu. Restarting the game is only possible after the connection has been re-established.

Monster Hunter World and 4K resolution

Monster Hunter World can be played in 4K resolution on PCs, PS4 Pro consoles and XBOX One X.

But to start playing Monster Hunter: World in 4K you need a graphics card like NVIDIA MX150 or NVIDIA TITAN X. On the GTX 1080 Ti card, playing in 4K is not possible. Monster Hunter: World won't reach more than 20 fps in the main base. In combat with monsters, fps drop down to drastic numbers of 3/5 frames per second.

Monster Hunter World and processor issues

Monster Hunter: World, despite its low minimum hardware requirements, offers a smooth 60 fps gameplay only on very robust hardware. It turns out that the biggest problem for the premiere are the processors. The game sometimes experiences a sudden drop in frames or turns off completely. Although the developers officially announced that all processors above i7 3770 3.4GHZ or Ryzen 5 1500X will be able to run the game in 30 frames per second at 1080p some of the models may dramatically affect the gameplay.

Currently, the game is not working very well with following processors:

1. Intel Core i3 8550,
2. Ryzen 5 1500X,
3. AMD FX 6300,
4. Intel Core I5 6400,
5. Intel Core i5 8600.

Graphics Options in Monster Hunter World

Monster Hunter: World has basic and advanced graphics options. In the basic settings you will find such options as disabling the hub or changing the quality of the overall graphics. Frame drop downs can occur in this game when fighting monsters, which can make it harder to play while in combat.

The Monster Hunter: World options menu is available only after the mission has been completed and they can be changed only in this moment (you cannot change any settings while performing a mission or quest).

Basic Graphics Options:

1. Hub display - - if you want to feel the game and not bother with the hub you can turn it off at any time. This way you will be able to admire all the effects of the game.
2. Resolution - This is the option for setting the resolution of the game. Set the native resolution of your monitor to a satisfactory display quality. A lower setting will blur the image, and a higher one may cause sudden frame drops.
3. Graphics Settings - general settings of graphics quality, does not increase all the graphical options, but mainly the quality of textures.
4. Frames per second - you can set a stable frame rate, or any rate that will adjust to the image quality.

Advanced Graphics Options :

1. Resolution Scaling - you can set the resolution of the game so that it changes depending on the quality of the game. This can result in a sudden frame rate drops when changing the location.
2. Shader Quality - effects of shading, ambient occlusion, etc. If you have a weaker graphics card than the one listed in the recommended system requirements, we recommend to lower the value of this option.
3. Volume Rendering Quality - this option is used to load graphics objects from locations. If you notice slow world loading or out-of-focus objects it may be worth considering to lower this option.
4. Anti-Aliasing - this option blurs the edges of objects so you can get rid of the pop-up effect on the screen. If you have a weak graphics card, disable this option.
5. Foliage Sway - this option allows plants in the environment to move under the influence of the wind. If the game does not work smoothly turn off this option.
6. Subsurface Scattering - this option is used to scatter light in the game, so if you have a weak graphics card, disable this option immediately.
7. Anisotropic Filtering - is a technique used to improve the quality of textures located at large distances from the current character location, so if the game jitters when you load distant objects it is worth to disable this option.
8. Water Reflections - this option is used for reflection effects in water and can be deactivated if the game is slower when character travels near marine environments.

How to optimize the Monster Hunter: World so it won't get any framerate drop downs?

Monster Hunter: World sometimes jitters even on equipment that is much better than that specified in the recommended system requirements. It is worth to reduce some graphics settings so the game works even a bit more efficiently without losing much of the graphics quality.

Frames per second - if Monster Hunter: World is not able to maintain 60 frames per second it is best to set a constant number of 30 fps, so that the game runs smoothly and will not decrease in quality.

Shader Quality - the number of objects in the world prepared by the creators causes that they cast a lot of shadows. This option puts a lot of strain on the graphics card, so if the game crashes, you need to lower this option.

Anisotropic Filtering - this option is used to load distant objects, so if the game slows down while loading them it is worth to disable this option.

Foliage Sway - this option allows plants in the environment to move under the influence of the wind. If the game does not work smoothly turn off this option.

Resolution - if the game jitters regardless of where you are, whether in the base or when fighting with monsters you should lower the resolution.

What to do if Monster Hunter: World turns off by itself?

Monster Hunter: World has quite high system requirements in case of processors. If the game has problems with booting up right from the start and if it turns off by itself, you should check if your processor supports it. However, if the game only started to turn off at some point, we prepared a list of tips that may help:

1. Download new video card drivers - Nvidia has released the latest version of the GeForce Game Ready - 398.82 WHQL drivers. This version aims to ensure a smoother gameplay in Monster Hunter: World, and AMD has released the Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.8.1 which, compared to 18.6.1 drivers at 1920x1080 resolution, delivers a 5% performance increase on cards such as the Radeon RX Vega 64 8GB and a 6% increase on the Radeon RX 580 8GB.
2. Reinstall the game to another disk - according to some players, the game is much more efficient and does not cause any problems on the SSD.
3. Reduce the resolution of the game - according to some people, the game will turn off if it is running at a higher resolution than it should. If you are trying to play 4K on weak hardware, the game may turn off until you change your settings.