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Monster Hunter Wilds
Update Summary (Ver.1.042.00.02)
Aug 14, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
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Quick take
You must install the latest version of Monster Hunter Wilds in order to play online multiplayer and access downloadable content.
- Measures are being taken to address an issue causing frame rate drops in some environments following the release of Ver. 1.042.00.01.
- Please update to the following driver versions to ensure the most stable experience possible.
- – NVIDIA GeForce: 581.57 or newer
What officially changed
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
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