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Monster Hunter Wilds

Update Summary (Ver.1.041.00.00)

Feb 18, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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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: 25.9.1 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. Major Additions and Changes Monsters Arch-tempered Arkveld has been added as a permanent Event Quest. New 10★ difficulty quests have been added as permanent event quests for the following monsters: Arch-tempered Rey Dau, Arch-tempered Uth Duna, Arch-tempered Nu Udra, and Arch-tempered Jin Dahaad. Player New equipment and pendants have been added. Story Progression Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Special Collaboration side mission "A Royal Request" has been added. This side mission will become available after reaching HR 9+. New side mission "Love for a Hero" has been added. This side mission will become available after completing the extra mission "Ghosts Pay No Heed to Tomorrow" and then talking to Nadia and Mina. Bases and Facilities Added a new feature to the Melding Pot that allows you to meld Gogma materials.

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