Optimize Monster Hunter Rise Graphics

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.

High resolutions and maximum settings demand a high-end GPU with ample VRAM and a powerful CPU. Find out where to purchase Monster Hunter Wilds for your preferred platform.

Optimizing Monster Hunter Wilds graphics settings is crucial, regardless of your hardware. Significant performance gains are possible without sacrificing visual quality. The difference between Ultra and High settings is often minimal visually, yet 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: Off for reduced input lag.

Graphics Settings

These settings prioritize visual fidelity. 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 PC's capabilities.

To boost FPS, prioritize reducing Shadows and Ambient Occlusion, which are the most resource-intensive. Lowering distant shadows, shadow distance, water effects, and sand/snow quality also helps.

Not all PCs can handle maximum settings. Here are optimized settings for various hardware tiers. Settings not listed should remain at their defaults.

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. For optimal performance, adjust shadows, ambient occlusion, and render distance. Budget users should utilize FSR 3 upscaling, while high-end builds can leverage 4K settings with frame generation. A balance of medium-high settings, upscaling, and adjusted shadow/distance settings works best for most.

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