# Monster Hunter Wilds Update Summary (Ver.1.042.00.02)

- Product: Monster Hunter Wilds (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/monster-hunter-wilds)
- Vendor: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Date: 2026-08-14
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2246340/view/545650698257172191
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/monster-hunter-wilds/releases/2026-08-14-update-summary-ver.1.042.00.02

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- **fixed** — Address an issue causing frame rate drops in some environments following the release of Ver. 1.042.00.01

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

**Note: Some issues have been identified with AMD Radeon drivers versions 25.10.2 and higher on certain PCs using AMD Radeon graphics cards such as the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT/7800 XT.**
Note: This information is subject to change at any time due to factors such as NVIDIA and AMD support availability.