Monster Hunter Wilds Ver.1.042.00.0 Targets a Render Scaling Problem

Monster Hunter Wilds has a new update summary for Ver.1.042.00.0 and Demo Version 1.0.1. The Steam update summary lists Friday, August 7, 2026, as the release date.

The update addresses a PC graphics setting that was not being applied correctly. Players must install the latest version to access online multiplayer and downloadable content. The notice also includes recommended NVIDIA and AMD driver versions, along with a warning about newer AMD drivers on certain graphics cards.

Monster Hunter Wilds Ver.1.042.00.0 / Demo Version 1.0.1 Patch Notes

The main fix concerns Render Scaling under Options → Graphics. The update also provides driver guidance for PC players and flags potential issues with AMD Radeon driver versions 25.10.2 and higher on some systems.

Update Summary (Ver.1.042.00.0 / Demo Version 1.0.1)

You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content.

Release Date

Friday, August 7, 2026

Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments

• Fixed an issue where the Render Scaling setting under Options → Graphics was not applied.

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
• Age Rating

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