Capcom has announced Monster Hunter Wilds update 1.042, scheduled to launch on August 4 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The update introduces support for save transfers from the upcoming Prologue Demo and makes all 26 Event Quests playable offline.
The patch also includes a range of bug fixes, balance adjustments, UI improvements, and performance enhancements. Players can also expect fixes for monsters, player abilities, audio, and several miscellaneous issues.
Patch Notes
System
- Added support for transferring save data from the Prologue Demo to the full game. Save data can be transferred by launching the full game while no existing full-version save data is present.
- The limited-time event quest Just What the Doctor Ordered has been permanently added and can now be played offline.
- All 25 currently available Event Quests and Challenge Quests that previously required an online connection can now be played offline, including:
- Special Assignment: Slay Gogmazios
- Freedom from Solitude
- Event: The Dreamer’s Stairway
- Additional currently available quests
- Adjusted the Event Quest list at the Quest Counter so available quests appear at the top.
Bases and Facilities
- Fixed an issue where the Training Barrel Pop-up Camp gear option could appear twice.
Monsters
- Fixed unintended textures appearing on Guardian Fulgur Anjanath’s head.
- Fixed an issue where certain attacks from Arch-tempered Arkveld could spread in unintended directions because of terrain interactions.
Player
General
- Fixed an issue where players could no longer receive the normal effects of Synthetic Shield or Synergy after enhanced versions granted through another player’s Resonance II set bonus had expired.
Sword and Shield
- Fixed an issue preventing traps from being placed through a radial menu shortcut immediately after activating Focus Mode while the weapon was drawn.
Performance and Stability
- Fixed an issue where background music and sound effects could occasionally fail to play correctly.
- Added measures to reduce stuttering when a frame rate cap is enabled alongside NVIDIA DLSS.
- Fixed an issue affecting the Arkveld: Mark of Mastery pendant where its swaying animation could stop under high system load after drawing a weapon.
Other Fixes
- Fixed an issue where some voice lines did not trigger correctly.
- Fixed various text issues.
- Fixed additional miscellaneous issues.
Update Information
Version
- PlayStation 5: Ver. 1.042.00.00
- Xbox Series X|S: Ver. 1.042.00.00
- Steam: Ver. 1.042.00.00
Download Size
- PlayStation 5: Approximately 3.5 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: Approximately 3.5 GB
- Steam: Approximately 3.5 GB
- Steam with High Resolution Texture Pack: Approximately 5.5 GB
Steam Driver Recommendations
- NVIDIA GeForce: Version 581.57 or newer
- AMD Radeon: Version 25.9.1 or newer
- Capcom notes that issues have been identified with AMD Radeon driver versions 25.10.2 and higher.
Monster Hunter Wilds is an action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom. Released on February 28, 2025, the game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Update 1.042 is scheduled to release on August 4, while the Prologue Demo will become available on August 5.
