Monster Hunter Wilds News

Capcom's hoping to make the recommended specs for Monster Hunter Wilds less monstrous thanks to post-beta performance improvements

Back in September, Capcom raised eyebrows when it unveiled the PC specs for Monster Hunter Wilds, which say the best you can expect from a recommended GPU is 60 fps at 1080p on medium settings—and that's with frame generation enabled. While the first Wilds beta had its share of optimization issues, Capcom says the game's performance has improved enough during development that it's looking into lowering its hardware recommendations...
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Monster Hunter Wilds dev looking at "possibility" of a hardware benchmark tool

Capcom just seemingly confirmed that a Monster Hunter Wilds PC benchmark tool is on the way, only to quickly rescind the statement and instead clarify that it's simply looking into the possibility of one. So if you've been hoping to test your rig's hardware against Wilds ahead of time, you're still going to have to hold out hope that Capcom releases the tool before launch.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting Horn overview - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting Horn? This unconventional blunt weapon is what happens when you put a Hammer in the hands of a Rock Band enthusiast. The result is a comically large melee weapon you can swing at your enemies while chaining musical notes to boost your stats.

In short, the Hunting Horn is the closest that Monster Hunter Wilds comes to a bard, which makes it perfect for players who prefer to take a support role in multiplayer. However, if you're looking for brute strength, don't let that dissuade you. The Hunting Horn remains a solid Monster Hunter Wilds weapon when playing solo in the RPG game thanks to its wide range of powerful buffs and stun attacks. Here's how to put on a show with the Hunting Horn and slay monsters with your stellar performance.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Sword and Shield overview - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Sword and Shield? Often abbreviated to the SnS, this classic medieval setup is the perfect way to ease into Wilds. One of the lighter Monster Hunter weapons, the Sword and Shield lets you dance around monsters to cut and slash through the toughest hides.

The Sword and Shield is an agile Monster Hunter Wilds weapon that balances offense and defense, allowing for a far more flexible playstyle than one-note weapons such as the MHW Great Sword. This makes it a great pick for Monster Hunter Wilds beginners who prefer to stay light on their feet in the RPG game. Boasting high damage-per-second, fast recovery times, and highly adaptable combos, the SnS has a deceptively high skill ceiling, so here's how to master it.

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