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Capcom Monster Hunter Wilds updates

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2026-09-09 18:02 UTC → 2026-09-10 09:20 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Capcom continued to refine Monster Hunter Wilds through July–August 2026. A 3.5 GB Patch 1.042.00.00 (4 August) removed the online-only requirement for all 25 Event and Challenge Quests, reordered the quest menu for offline play, and added direct progress transfer from the Prolog demo, alongside visual, audio and performance fixes for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD Radeon drivers. On 5 August, the free Prologue demo (Chapters 1–3) launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, offering full character creation, all 14 weapon types and save-data transfer to the full game. Capcom confirmed a permanent base-game price of $39.99 (US) and introduced three bundles – Gold Edition (base game plus full Cosmetic DLC Collection), a standalone Cosmetic-Collection DLC, and an Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack – while retiring earlier Deluxe-type passes. The company reaffirmed the Monster Hunter Wilds Global Championship scheduled for September 2026, with regional qualifiers in Japan, the United States, Europe and Taiwan. In early September 2026, Capcom released the first trailer for the ‘Ascendance’ expansion, slated for release on December 31, 2027, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The expansion follows the Forbidden Lands Expedition Team as they construct the Madoi Stronghold to prepare for the return of the Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung. New content includes the Skybound Eyrie locale, the storm-controlling Elder Dragon Gundoraja, and the ‘Boost Bracer’ equipment. On 8 September, new gameplay trailers detailed specific Boost Bracer ~~mechanics:~~ mechanics for Sword & ~~Shield players can use rapid forward leaps and item-coating buffs; Hammer users gain rocket-powered spinning attacks and aerial maneuvers;~~ Shield, Hammer, and Light Bowgun ~~users can utilize automatic-style firing and aerial shots. On~~ users. During a Nintendo Direct on 9 September, Capcom announced ~~during a Nintendo Direct~~ that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 December 2026. This version will support handheld, table, and TV modes, local wireless co-op for up to four players, and full online cross-play.

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