Monster Hunter Wilds Ver.1.042.00.02 Will Target Frame Rate Drops on August 14, 2026
The scheduled patch will address post-Ver. 1.042.00.01 frame rate drops and recommends specific NVIDIA and AMD driver versions for PC players.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ver.1.042.00.02 is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026, with a fix for frame rate drops affecting some environments after Ver. 1.042.00.01. Players will need the new version to access online multiplayer and downloadable content.
The Steam update summary also recommends NVIDIA GeForce driver version 581.57 or newer and AMD Radeon driver version 25.9.1 or newer. AMD Radeon driver versions 25.10.2 and higher may cause issues on certain PCs, including systems using Radeon RX 5500 XT or RX 7800 XT graphics cards.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ver.1.042.00.02 Patch Notes
The update focuses on one performance issue tied to the previous version, along with driver guidance for PC players. The AMD warning remains important for affected graphics cards, while the listed NVIDIA and AMD driver versions are recommended for the most stable experience possible.
Update Summary (Ver.1.042.00.02)
You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content.
Release Date
Friday, August 14, 2026
Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments
Measures are being taken to address an issue causing frame rate drops in some environments following the release of Ver. 1.042.00.01.
Video Driver Version
Please update to the following driver versions to ensure the most stable experience possible.
- NVIDIA GeForce: 581.57 or newer
- AMD Radeon: 25.9.1 or newer
Note: Some issues have been identified with AMD Radeon drivers versions 25.10.2 and higher on certain PCs using AMD Radeon graphics cards such as the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT/7800 XT.
Note: This information is subject to change at any time due to factors such as NVIDIA and AMD support availability.
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Monster Hunter Wilds
Developed by Capcom
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
- Genre Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Perspective Third person
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release February 28, 2025
- Publisher Capcom
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