Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Notes & Version History
Every official version Capcom has shipped for MH Wilds — 28 in total, from Ver. 1.042.00.00 back to the First Free Title Update. Each row lists the release date, the platforms it shipped on, and whether it touched game balance.
Ver. 1.042.00.00
Ver. 1.042.00.00 — Major Update
2026-08-04
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.042.00.00 | 2026-08-04 | Ver. 1.042.00.00 — Major Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.042.00.01 | 2026-08-07 | Bug Fixes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.042.00.02 | 2026-08-14 | Bug Fixes | Steam |
Ver. 1.041.00.00
Ver. 1.041.00.00 — Major Update
2026-02-18
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.041.00.00 | 2026-02-18 | Ver. 1.041.00.00 — Major Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.041.01.00 | 2026-02-20 | Bug Fixes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.041.02.00 | 2026-02-25 | Bug Fixes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.041.03.00 | 2026-03-06 | Bug Fixes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
Ver. 1.040.00.00
Ver. 1.040.00.00 — Title Update
2025-12-16Balance changes
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.040.00.00 | 2025-12-16 | Ver. 1.040.00.00 — Title Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.040.01.00 | 2025-12-17 | Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.040.02.00 | 2025-12-19 | Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.040.03.00 | 2026-01-08 | Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.040.03.01 | 2026-01-28 | Major Additions and Changes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.040.03.02 | 2026-01-30 | Bug Fixes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
Ver. 1.030.00.00
Ver. 1.030.00.00 — Title Update
2025-09-29Balance changes
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.030.00.00 | 2025-09-29 | Ver. 1.030.00.00 — Title Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.030.01.00 | 2025-10-01 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.030.02.00 | 2025-10-23 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.030.02.01 | 2025-10-30 | Major Additions and Changes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.030.02.02 | 2025-11-20 | Major Additions and Changes | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
Ver. 1.021.00.00
Ver. 1.021.00.00 — Title Update
2025-08-13Balance changes
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.021.00.00 | 2025-08-13 | Ver. 1.021.00.00 — Title Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.021.01.00 | 2025-08-14 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.021.02.00 | 2025-08-19 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.021.03.00 | 2025-08-22 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
Ver. 1.020.00.00
Second Free Title Update
2025-06-30Balance changes
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.020.00.00 | 2025-06-30 | Second Free Title Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.020.01.00 | 2025-07-01 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.020.02.00 | 2025-07-10 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
Ver. 1.011.00.00
Ver. 1.011.00.00 — Title Update
2025-05-28
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.011.00.00 | 2025-05-28 | Ver. 1.011.00.00 — Title Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
Ver. 1.010.00.00
First Free Title Update
2025-04-04Balance changes
| Version | Date | Contents | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.010.00.00 | 2025-04-04 | First Free Title Update | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| 1.010.01.00 | 2025-04-16 | Adjustments | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
Patch Notes FAQ
- What is the latest Monster Hunter Wilds patch?
- Ver. 1.042.00.00, released 2026-08-04. Capcom shipped 2 follow-up hotfixes after it: Ver. 1.042.00.01 on 2026-08-07, Ver. 1.042.00.02 on 2026-08-14.
- How do I check which version my game is on?
- The version string is shown on the title screen and in the system menu. You must be on the latest version to play online multiplayer or access downloadable content.
- Do patches invalidate my build?
- Only patches categorised as "Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments" or "Adjustments" can change skill values, motion values or decoration effects. Bug-fix-only patches leave your damage numbers untouched. Each version row below marks whether balance changes were included.
- Where do these patch notes come from?
- Version numbers, dates, platforms and categories are transcribed from Capcom's official Monster Hunter Wilds Update Information index. Weapon balance details are only added after a line-by-line check of the official text.