Monster Hunter Wilds Update 1.000.040 Patch Notes for March 4, 2025

https://www.monsterhunter.com/support/wilds/en/faq/detail/060

We have identified some issues listed below and are currently considering to address these issues in a future update.
*The release date is yet to be determined.
*Please note, individual responses will not be provided for tickets submitted regarding the issues listed below.

Some currently known issues as of March 2, 2025:

  • A network error occurs when firing an SOS flare right after a quest begins
  • Link Members are not prioritized over other players and may not appear in some places including Base Camps
  • Palico’s attacks with blunt weapons do not inflict stun and exhaust damages

Issues that have been addressed as of March 4, 2025:

  • The “Grill a Meal” and “Ingredient Center” features cannot be unlocked even after meeting the progress criteria.
  • When heading to Azuz during Main Mission: Chapter 2-1 “Toward Fervent Fields,” players keep falling through the map.
  • The Monster Field Guide cannot be accessed.
  • During Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 “A World Turned Upside Down,” an NPC may not appear, preventing further progression.
  • At the Smithy, an issue may occur where tutorials are repeatedly shown, disabling certain options in the menu.
  • When guarding a monster’s attack with a lance using Power Guard under certain conditions, the weapon flashes in red but the effect is not activated
  • When using a mantle, a Weapon Equipment Skill may mistakenly be activated.
  • Some effects may be displayed continuously when using certain skills, such as Peak Performance and Self-Improvement.
  • When successfully preforming an Offset Attack with the Insect Glaive’s Descending Slash under certain conditions, the hunter freezes and becomes unresponsive to any controls.
  • Addressed issues that occurred under certain conditions with screen rendering and causing force quits.

*You must close the game to apply the fix. Please ensure you restart the game after updating your game to Ver. 1.000.04.00. (This can be confirmed at the title screen.)