Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise is getting a new installment soon, and the big question is, is Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck compatible?
According to the game’s Steam page, Monster Hunter Wilds will be available on PC via Steam. However, there’s no clear information on whether it’ll be optimized for Steam Deck.
The game’s system requirements do mention that it needs a 64-bit processor, 16 GB RAM, and a graphics card like NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, all of which is too much for Valve’s handheld to handle.
Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck guide
While these specs don’t necessarily guarantee portable PC compatibility, we can guess whether Monster Hunter Wilds will run on Steam Deck or not. With a dynamic environment and weather that reportedly changes with each Monster, fans are prepared to upgrade their computers.
Monster Hunter Wilds is a demanding game, and Steam Deck users should also start managing their expectations.
Is Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck compatible?
Monster Hunter Wilds may run on Steam Deck at lower settings or with features turned off, but performance would be subpar, with FPS spiking between 20 to 25 on a good day.
Monster Hunter Wilds is built on the RE engine, a highly scalable engine on handheld devices. Notably, several titles powered by the RE Engine have performed well on Valve’s Steam Deck, with some even achieving 30-35 FPS after minor optimizations.
Although this bodes well for Monster Hunter Wilds’ potential performance, caution is advised.
Unlike other games built on the RE Engine, Monster Hunter Wilds’ open-world design significantly increases its system demands. To run smoothly on Steam Deck, the game would need substantial scaling down, which may still result in inferior performance compared to Dragon’s Dogma 2 on a portable PC.
The game’s intricate details, such as the complex geometry in terrain textures (e.g., sand), may push the Steam Deck’s hardware to its limits. The high texture fidelity, coupled with the open-world environment, could lead to reduced frame rates.
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