Monster Hunter Wilds update version 1.040.03.02 was released on Friday January 30, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. UTC (Thursday January 29, 2026 11:00 p.m. PT). Players must install the latest game version to access online multiplayer and downloadable content.
The update lists recommended driver versions for a stable experience on PC. NVIDIA GeForce users should update to 581.57 or newer. AMD Radeon users should update to 25.9.1 or newer. The notes warn that AMD Radeon driver versions 25.10.2 and higher have been identified as causing issues on certain PCs using cards such as the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT and RX 7800 XT.
Release times and driver guidance are subject to change based on support availability from NVIDIA and AMD.
Patch Notes Update Summary (Ver.1.040.03.02)
The update focuses on stability and a small set of bug fixes. The official summary and the listed fixes are reproduced below. You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content.
Release Date
Friday January 30, 2026 7:00 a.m. UTC (Thursday January 29, 2026 11:00 p.m. PT)
Note: Release date and time are subject to change without prior notice.
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.
Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments
- Fixed an issue where two of the setting labels under the option for Foliage Density (Options → Graphics → Foliage Density) were blank when the text language was set to any besides Japanese.
- Fixed an issue where, when the Options → Graphics → Render Distance option was set to “Lowest,” fast traveling between the Windward Plains base camp and the training area could cause the game to crash.
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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, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2025-02-28
- Publisher: Capcom
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Age Rating:
CERO C / CLASS_IND 12 / ACB M / PEGI 16 / ESRB T / GRAC 15+ / USK 12
- IGDB Rating: 88.9/100
