Monster Hunter Wilds plays better on PS5 Pro - but we hoped for more

Monster Hunter Wilds improves on PS5 Pro but lacks expected advancements.

: Monster Hunter Wilds runs better on the PS5 Pro, offering improved image quality and more stable frame rates compared to the base PS5. The Pro version uses PSSR upscaler for better temporal stability and RT reflections for more realistic visuals. However, the game still falls short of the 4K 60fps ideal, and certain issues like screen space reflections and limited RT remain. Overall, while the PS5 Pro boosts are beneficial, they don't elevate the game to the levels seen in other high-end titles.

Monster Hunter Wilds exhibits visual improvements on the PS5 Pro through the use of the PSSR upscaler, enhancing temporal stability and mitigating aliasing issues present on the base PS5. The game features a dynamic 1080p internal resolution, better handling dense geometries, but it does not achieve the expected 4K resolution, aligning more with a 1080p output.

In terms of performance, the PS5 Pro maintains a more stable frame rate than the base console, particularly in the 60fps frame-rate mode. While the resolution mode improves upon reflections with ray tracing, some imperfections such as poor denoising and pop-in persist, limiting its visual prowess.

Despite these enhancements, the game doesn't fully exploit PS5 Pro's potential, lacking transformative ray tracing and credible 4K60 imagery. With flawed RT reflections and imperfect frame rates, the upgrades are beneficial but don't match the competencies of PS5 Pro seen in other games, leaving room for improvement in balancing performance and visual fidelity.

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