(This list will be updated over time: Last Update - 10/9/2024)
System
Q: What are the system requirements for this game?
A: [Minimum System Requirements]
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-BIT Required)/Windows 11 (64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing off/ shadow quality low. If you don’t have enough performance to run the game at your selected graphic quality, you must go to Options > Graphics and decrease the resolution or adjust the quality setting. An internet connection is required for product activation.
[Recommended System Requirements]
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-BIT Required)/Windows 11 (64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8300
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing on/ shadow quality medium. An internet connection is required for product activation.
[Important Notes]
*Game operations with onboard graphics card and other devices that share VRAM with the main memory are not guaranteed.
*The game may not run properly with mobile GPUs meeting the minimum/recommended system requirements, as the level of GPU performance on mobile GPUs will drop greatly compared to those of regular GPUs.
*When running on Windows 11, please refer to the system requirements of Windows 11.
Q: Which controllers are supported for this game?
A: Game operations are guaranteed with the controllers listed below.
- Xbox 360 controller
- Xbox One controller
- Xbox Series X|S controller
- PlayStation 4 wireless controller (DUALSHOCK 4)
- PlayStation 5 wireless controller (DualSense)
- Nintendo Switch Pro controller
- Mouse and keyboard
*A keyboard is necessary to input any text into the game, regardless of the controller you are using.
Game Content
Q: Is the game content the same as other platform versions?
A: There are partial differences due to the specifications for the hardware and controllers, but the basic game contents are the same.
Major differences due to the hardware are listed below.
[3DS]
- Supports amiibo feature
- Supports StreetPass feature
- Supports local wireless connection
[iOS/Android]
- Reads QR codes
- Supports touch controls
- Some collaboration contents are not available
[Nintendo Switch]
- Resolution: 1080p on TV mode, 720p on handheld mode
- Supports amiibo feature
- Supports controller vibration feature
- Supports local wireless connection
- Some collaboration contents are not available
[PlayStation 4]
- Supports controller vibration feature
- Supports trophy feature
- Some collaboration contents are not available
[PC (Steam)]
- Resolution: 1080p
*Available resolution settings will vary depending on your graphics board and display.
- Supports controller vibration feature
- Supports mouse and keyboard controls
- Supports trading cards and game profile
- Enhanced graphic settings for Steam
- Supports Steam achievements feature
- Some collaboration contents are not available
Q: What voice and text languages are available in the Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4/PC versions?
A: You can change your language settings by going to Options > Language from the title screen.
*You will also be prompted to select a lanugage when you first launch the game.
[Voice Language]
Japanese
English
[Display Language]
Japanese
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Polish
Russian
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Arabic
Q: The game does not run properly, for example, the game does not launch.
A: When the game does not run properly, please try the general troubleshooting steps.
*DirectX9.0c is not necessary for game operations; however, DirectX will be necessary.
The execution file “MHST.exe” necessary for the general troubleshooting steps is installed to the folder below.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Monster Hunter Stories
*The above is the default installation path.
If you’re using a multi-GPU setup such as NVIDIA’s SLI or ATI’s Crossfire technologies, we recommend disabling these settings.
*If you are using these settings, they may cause compatibility issues with the game.