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Monster Hunter Wilds (Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Prologue Demo Ver. 1.0.2)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Monster Hunter Wilds and the Prologue Demo on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Monster Hunter Wilds – Prologue Demo Ver. 1.0.2

  • Release date: November 13th 2026
  • Patch notes:

  • Fixed an issue where, when 120 Hz output is enabled (Nintendo Switch 2 System Settings → Display → 120 Hz Output) on a monitor that supports the option, the screen would remain black longer than intended when returning to the HOME Menu while the game is running.
  • Fixed an issue where character customization settings would sometimes not be applied correctly in the flashback cutscene (the cutscene immediately after character creation finishes at the start of the game).

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: Capcom

Monster Hunter Wilds – Prologue Demo Ver. 1.0.1

  • Release date: October 23rd 2026
  • Patch notes:

  • Fixed an issue where selecting the banner on the Prologue Demo title screen did not navigate to the store page.

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: Capcom

How to download updates for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2?

To download the updates for Monster Hunter Wilds, you have three options:

  • let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

  • try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

  • select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.

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