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Ver. 1.040.00.00 — Title Update
Monster Hunter Wilds Ver. 1.040.00.00 Patch Notes
Released 2025-12-16 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam. Capcom shipped 5 follow-up patch(es) in this version family.
Includes balance adjustments
Patches in the 1.040.00.00 Family
| 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 |
What It Means for Your Build
No weapon balance change is recorded for this version yet. Balance entries are only published after a line-by-line check against Capcom's official text, so an empty list here means “not yet verified”, not “nothing changed”. Compare your numbers with the EFR calculator after updating.
Ver. 1.040.00.00 FAQ
- When did Monster Hunter Wilds Ver. 1.040.00.00 release?
- Ver. 1.040.00.00 released on 2025-12-16 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam. Capcom followed up with 1.040.01.00 on 2025-12-17 and 1.040.02.00 on 2025-12-19 and 1.040.03.00 on 2026-01-08 and 1.040.03.01 on 2026-01-28 and 1.040.03.02 on 2026-01-30.
- Does Ver. 1.040.00.00 change weapon balance?
- Yes — this version family includes patches categorised as balance adjustments. Re-check skill values, motion values and decoration effects before committing materials to a new set.
- What should I re-check after installing Ver. 1.040.00.00?
- Confirm your game version matches your allies' before playing online, then sanity-check any set you copied from an older guide against the current in-game skill text.
Official patch text: Capcom Update Information — Ver. 1.040.00.00