Monster Hunter Wilds — patch notes and updates
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| Fight alongside Wilds Monsters in Stories 3! | 2026-04-10 | Hey hunters, How’s the hunting going? Have you managed to overcome the power of 10★ Gogmazios and earn yourself its unique nameplate to show your prowess yet?Today, we’re here to say, hey, have you checked out Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection yet? In-case you haven’t heard of it, it’s our turn-based RPG series set in the World of Monster Hunter, where you hatch, raise and battle alongside monsters instead of hunting them as you explore vast locales and restore their habitats.But wait, there’s more! What if we told you Stories 3 has a rather iconic contingent of monsters in it that made their debut in Wilds? Plus, the third locale |
| The Final Free Challenge Quest, Arch-tempered Arkveld - Live Now! | 2026-03-20 | Hey hunters, How goes the hunting? Today we're just swinging by to let you know that the final Free Challenge Quest, "The Proud Child of the Wilds", dropped this week and it brings with it the opportunity to unlock some rather cool Pendants!Arch-tempered Arkveld - The Proud Child of the WildsIt's you vs 10★ Arch-tempered Arkveld, and the clock. Choose your set wisely, equip your strongest weapons and face The White Wraith unleashed!As a Free Challenge Quest, you have a lot of flexibility on how you approach this quest:1-4 playersSupport Hunters allowedUse any equipment / gear you haveHowever, you must slay Arch-tempered Arkveld, you won't be |
| Monster Hunter news | 2026-03-13 | Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter, where you become a Rider and form bonds with monsters, fighting alongside them as you embark on a journey with your friends. The third entry, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, is available from today, March 13th! ◆ To celebrate the release, check out a special video featuring "Echoing Wings," sung by SARI. ◆ Two Free Downloadable Content Items! the Accessory: Gold Circlet for your Ranger to wear. obtain the Layered Armor for Simon: Wind Wyvern's Friend, which changes Simon's look to the Legiana Armor set. Check out the store page for more details. https:// |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.041.02.00) | 2026-02-27 | You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content. Release Date Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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 |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.041.01.00) | 2026-02-27 | You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content. Release Date Friday, February 20, 2026 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 |
| 10★ Zoh Shia, 10★ Gogmazios & Special Collaborations! | 2026-02-27 | Hey hunters, How goes the hunts? We hope you’re enjoying the latest performance improvements and new content we added with our latest update last week, such as Arch-tempered Arkveld, 10★ monsters and more.In-case you missed it, here’s a breakdown of the latest performance and stability improvements that arrived on the 18th:Reduced CPU/GPU processing and made adjustments to lower the load on the game.Added internal Levels of Detail (LOD) for 3D models, adjusting them to display optimal quality based on the situation to reduce GPU load.Optimized monster and endemic life spawn-time processing to reduce CPU load.Added effect caching to decrease C |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.041.00.00) | 2026-02-18 | You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content. Release Date Wednesday February 18, 2026 2:30 a.m. UTC (Tuesday February 17th, 2026 6:30 p.m. PT) Note: Release date and time are subject to change without prior notice. Required Space Approx. 15.0 GB (With High Resolution Texture Pack: Approx. 3.0 GB total) Note: Make sure to have enough additional storage to allow for slight differences in final size. 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 |
| Introducing Update Ver. 1.041 — Available Wednesday, February 18 | 2026-02-10 | Monster Hunter Wilds — Ver.1.041 Showcase Monster Hunter Wilds Anniversary Message | Ver. 1.041 Update Update Summary (Ver. 1.041) Starting with Arch-tempered Arkveld (10★), various 10★ Arch-tempered monsters will be introduced in permanent event quests. Arch-tempered Arkveld makes its debut in a new permanent event quest, available from February 18 (UTC). It will also feature in a new Free Challenge Quest, available from March 19 (UTC). In addition to Arch-tempered Arkveld, each of the apex predators is also getting the 10★ Arch-tempered treatment! The winning designs from the Original Weapon and Pendant Design Contest can be obtained in a n |
| Related Promotional Information | 2026-02-06 | A free trial for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection lets you get a taste of the game before its March 13, 2026 release. In addition to jumping right into the beginning of the story, you'll be able to customize your character, try out the battle system, and start collecting equipment and Monsties just like in the full version. You can transfer your save data to the full version and continue playing where you left off. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - Trial Version https://store.steampowered.com/app/3470630/3/ The trial version has only one save slot (the full version will have three). You can only advance to level 10 in |
| More Monster Hunter Wilds Concept Art! | 2026-02-03 | Hey hunters,How’s the hunting? We hope you’re having a good time following our latest performance patch that dropped on January 28th! As a reminder, as part of our next update which adds Arch-tempered Arkveld and other content on February 18th, we’ll also be implementing additional optimisation improvements on all platforms.In the meantime, the team would like to share with you some more behind the scenes concept art from the game’s development, which we’ve recently been showcasing on our official Monster Hunter social media accounts!MonstersGogmaziosThe newest monster addition to the game, get a glimpse into the creative process of bringing |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.040.03.02) | 2026-02-01 | 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 |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.040.03.01) | 2026-01-28 | This patch will include optimization improvements for Steam-specific processes and options to reduce processing load. It will also include a review of presets. After receiving user reports, our internal testing confirmed that CPU load could increase around the Support Desk at Base Camp or the Grand Hub. This is due to claimed content status check processes to notify the player if there is unclaimed content in the Support Desk, as indicated by an exclamation point (!). * This issue may cause the FPS to drop only in the Base Camp and Grand Hub. * The extent of the FPS drop depends on whether you have any unclaimed content. However, the number o |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.040.03.00) | 2026-01-28 | You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content. Release Date Thursday, January 8, 2026 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 25.9.2 Note: Some issues have been identified with AMD Radeon drivers versions 25.10.2 and higher. Note: This information is subject to change at any time due to factors such as NVIDIA and AMD support availability. Bug Fixes and Balance |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.040.02.00) | 2025-12-19 | You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content. Release Date Friday, December 19, 2025 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 25.9.2 Note: Some issues have been identified with AMD Radeon drivers versions 25.10.2 and higher. Note: This information is subject to change at any time due to factors such as NVIDIA and AMD support availability. Major Additions and Ch |
| Monster Hunter Wilds Seasonal Event – Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn | 2025-12-18 | Monster Hunter Wilds – Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn Showcase The limited-time seasonal event, Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn, will take place during the following time frame. The Grand Hub is ready to make you feel cozy with wintry delights! Enjoy a seasonal meal, login bonuses, special event quests, and other free content updates. Players can get even deeper into the spirit of Lumenhymn with the Lumenhymn DLC Pack, available December 19 as paid content. Festival Period Friday, December 19, 2025 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Festival Details - Collect event-only crafting materials to forge special equipment! - Limited-time event quests availa |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.040.01.00) | 2025-12-17 | You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content. Release Date Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 25.9.2 Note: Some issues have been identified with AMD Radeon drivers versions 25.10.2 and higher. Note: This information is subject to change at any time due to factors such as NVIDIA and AMD support availability. Bug Fixes and Balan |
| Preparation for Update & A Message on Mods | 2025-12-16 | Title Update 4 will be released soon, as such, we're sharing the following details to help you prepare for the update, including an important message on the use of Mods for the PC version of the game. Release Date and Time Monday 15, 8pm PT / Tuesday 16, 4am GMT Maintenance Period Monday, Dec 15, 3:50pm – 8:00pm PT Monday, Dec 15, 11:50pm – Tuesday, December 16, 4am GMT During this time, online gameplay will not be available, however you will still be able to play offline. Additionally, after the maintenance is complete, you will need to apply the update to connect online. Required Free Storage Space (For This Update Only) Approximately 12GB |
| Update Summary (Ver.1.040) | 2025-12-15 | You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content. Release Date Tuesday December 16, 2025 4:00 a.m. UTC (Monday December 15, 2025 8:00 p.m. PT) Note: Release date and time are subject to change without prior notice. Required Space Approx. 12.0 GB (With High Resolution Texture Pack: Approx. 9.0 GB total) Note: Make sure to have enough additional storage to allow for slight differences in final size. 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 |
| Our Commitment to Improving Stability and Performance | 2025-12-12 | To all players of Monster Hunter Wilds,Title update 4 will be released on December 16, 2025. This update will deliver additional content, including Gogmazios, the first Elder Dragon in Wilds, and the expansion of endgame content with the addition of the Gogma Artian Weapons.In this update we also focus on improving the game's stability and performance, implementing various improvements including CPU/GPU optimization for all platforms.*Content in development is subject to change. To further improve stability and performance, additional improvements will be implemented in a patch exclusive to the Steam version in late January 2026, as well as i |
| Get ready to take on the Elder Dragon, Gogmazios! Free Title Update 4 out now! | 2025-12-11 | Monster Hunter Wilds — Free Title Update 4 Trailer Free Title Update 4 – Ver. 1.040 Launch Date: December 16, 2025 Note: Available once maintenance has ended. Get ready to take on the elder dragon Gogmazios! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44795648/cfc4fbd2193adec7d6ceca06d9503143f4b9e43b.jpg https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44795648/de6a36049f5da0b2bcac7cc64a6ad12f75f81276.jpg A mysterious elder dragon covered head to tail in a viscous black liquid, with a large weapon embedded in its back. For this special quest, up to four hunters can join forces with support hunters to form parties of eight! Team up with Nadia, Fabius |