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Monster Hunter Stories - Frequently Asked Questions - Steam

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System

What are the system requirements for this game?

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.

 

Which controllers are supported for this game?

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

Is the game content the same as other platform versions?

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

 

What voice and text languages are available in the Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4/PC versions?

You can change your language settings by going to Options > Language from the title screen.

*You will also be prompted to select a language 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

 

Other

The game does not run properly, for example, the game does not launch.

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.

 

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Last update - 2026/07/16