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Ver. 1.042.00.00 — Major Update
Monster Hunter Wilds Ver. 1.042.00.00 Patch Notes
Released 2026-08-04 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam. Capcom shipped 2 follow-up patch(es) in this version family.
What Changed
System
- Save data from the Prologue Demo can now be transferred into the full game by launching it before any full-version save exists.
- All 25 event quests and Challenge Quests that previously required an online connection — including the Gogmazios special assignment — can now be played offline.
- The limited-time event quest "Just What the Doctor Ordered" became a permanent offline addition.
- The event quest list at the Quest Counter now shows available quests at the top.
Bug fixes with gameplay impact
- Fixed Synthetic Shield / Synergy failing to re-apply after an ally's Resonance II-enhanced version expired.
- Sword & Shield: placing traps from the radial menu right after entering Focus Mode no longer fails.
- Arch-tempered Arkveld attack effects are no longer displaced by terrain interactions.
- Guardian Fulgur Anjanath's head texture no longer renders incorrectly.
- Measures added against stuttering when a frame rate cap is combined with NVIDIA DLSS.
Summarised from Capcom's official notes. Read the full text at the source link below before drawing conclusions about your build.
Patches in the 1.042.00.00 Family
| 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 |
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. 1.042.00.00 FAQ
- When did Monster Hunter Wilds Ver. 1.042.00.00 release?
- Ver. 1.042.00.00 released on 2026-08-04 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam. Capcom followed up with 1.042.00.01 on 2026-08-07 and 1.042.00.02 on 2026-08-14.
- Does Ver. 1.042.00.00 change weapon balance?
- No balance changes are recorded for this version family. Your existing damage numbers and skill thresholds stay valid.
- What should I re-check after installing Ver. 1.042.00.00?
- 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. 1.042.00.00