Update Information

IMPORTANT

The following most recent update must be downloaded before you can access any of the online features or downloadable content for Monster Hunter: World.

PS4: Update 1.06 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.11

Release Date

PlayStation®4: February 16, 2018 (UTC)

Xbox One: February 16, 2018 (UTC)

Required Space

PlayStation®4: Approximately 82 MB

Xbox One: See system for details.

- Downloading this update will also apply all previous updates for players who are updating the game for the first time. (PS4: About 930 MB of space required; Xbox One: See system for details.)

Major Changes

PlayStation®4 and Xbox One
  • Fixed an issue that occurred when players had 31 or more Slashberries in their item pouch at the time of the last update (PS4: Update 1.05 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.10) where the maximum number of Slashberries a player can hold in their item pouch was reduced from 60 to 30. This update will move any Slashberries exceeding 30 in your item pouch to your item box.
  • Made additional fixes to an issue fixed in the last update (PS4: Update 1.05 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.10) where, rarely, uninvited non-squad members could join a Squad Online Session, or Squad members could not join one of their own.
Xbox One
  • Readjusted the search algorithm when searching for another player's session to join.

PS4: Update 1.05 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.10

Release Date

PlayStation®4: February 9, 2018 (UTC)

Xbox One: February 9, 2018 (UTC)

Required Space

PlayStation®4: Approximately 82 MB

Xbox One: See system for details.

- Downloading this update will also apply all previous updates for players who are updating the game for the first time. (PS4: About 930 MB of space required; Xbox One: See system for details.)

Major Changes

PlayStation®4
  • Fixed an issue where the error message "Failed to retrieve squad information. Please wait and try again." would appear and squad features would not be usable. However, as a result of this fix, players who were affected by this bug will have all of their squad data reset. Additionally, players in squads whose squad leaders have their data reset will also see any affiliated data disappear the next time they log in. We apologize sincerely for the inconvenience, and ask that you reform squads or reinvite players whose data are lost.
  • Fixed an issue where, rarely, uninvited non-squad members could join a Squad Online Session, or squad members could not join one of their own. Squad Online Sessions can still be joined by players outside of the squad via friend invite or Online Session ID search.
PlayStation®4 and Xbox One
  • Fixed an issue where some players could not claim the item pack "5 Million Celebration Item Pack". The availability for this item pack has been extended to February 22, 23:59 (UTC).
  • Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, decorations would be lost.
  • Fixed an issue that occurred when selecting items with the "Sell Items" option (from the item box inside base camp tents) by hiding the decorations tab.
  • General changes were made to bowgun ammo.
    Increased the power of Normal Ammo (1, 2, 3), Pierce Ammo (1, 2, 3), and all elemental ammo (except Dragon Ammo).
    Decreased the power of Slicing Ammo, and reduced the effect it has when hitting other players.
  • Reduced the maximum number of Slashberries you can hold in your item pouch from 60 to 30.
    Players can still use any remaining extra Slashberries if they currently have more than 30 in their item pouch.
  • Readjusted the Elderseal calculation for dragon pods.
  • Fixed an issue where information on endemic life would disappear from the Wildlife Map when moving about the field.
  • Fixed an issue where the assignment "Flying Sparks: Tobi-Kadachi" would not appear on the quest board after departing on a different quest in the middle of speaking with the Chief Botanist just before the quest is first assigned.
  • Fixed a rare bug that would cause players to lose control of their characters when completing a quest with certain start menu sub-menus open.

Other Changes

The update will also include various minor bug fixes.

PS4: Update 1.04 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.9

Release Date

PlayStation®4: February 2, 2018 (UTC)

Xbox One: February 2, 2018 (UTC)

Required Space

PlayStation®4: Approximately 81 MB

Xbox One: See system for details.

- Downloading this update will also apply all previous updates for players who are updating the game for the first time. (PS4: About 930 MB of space required; Xbox One: See system for details.)

Major Changes

  • Fixed an issue where, in rare cases, the assignment "The Encroaching Anjanath" would not appear on the quest board during online play.
  • Made some readjustments to how Elderseal values are calculated.

Other Changes

The update will also include various minor bug fixes.

PS4: Update 1.03 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.8

Required Space

PlayStation®4: Approximately 85 MB

Xbox One: See system for details.

- Downloading this update will also apply all previous updates for players who are updating the game for the first time. (PS4: About 930 MB of space required; Xbox One: See system for details.)

Major Changes

  • Fixed an issue where you could sometimes obtain an inappropriate amount of research points or items when completing bounties.
  • Fixed two issues concerning hunting horn actions.
    1. Fixed an issue where you sometimes couldn't perform a dodge cancel before the melody effects are applied during an Encore.
    2. Fixed an issue where a Performance would sometimes not trigger a shockwave attack.

Other Changes

The update will also include various minor bug fixes.

Update Overview
PS4: Update 1.02 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.7

This update addresses bugs and issues that have been discovered since the start of the third beta test.

Release Date

January 26

PS4: Includes the contents of the previously announced update 1.01.
Xbox One: Includes the contents of the previously announced update 1.0.0.6.

Required Space

PlayStation®4: Approximately 850 MB
Xbox One: See system for details.

Major Changes

Adjustments were made to address the issue of excessive hits registering when using certain weapons in combination with items and abilities like torch pods, Wyvernblast, large barrel bombs, Health Boosters, and shock traps.

Other Changes

The update will also include various minor bug fixes.

Update Overview
PS4: Update 1.01 / Xbox One: Update 1.0.0.6

This update must be applied before you can access any of the game's online features.

Additional System Features

  • Multiplayer, event quests, chat functionality, and other online features
  • Now able to claim content via the Housekeeper in your room
  • Gallery Mode added to the title menu
    The gallery allows you to view all of the cutscenes you have watched so far in the game. The player character that appears in the cutscenes will vary depending on which save data you have loaded.

Poogies Added

Once you have made enough progress in the story, a Poogie will appear in the tradeyard in Astera. Get the Poogie to warm up to you by petting it in just the right way! Once it's friendly with you, pick it up and carry it to different places throughout Astera... and you might just be rewarded for your kindness!

Additional Display Languages

In addition to Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish, the following languages will be added.
Additional voices will not be added.

  • Additional display languages vary by region.
    - North America, South America: Brazilian Portuguese
    - Europe, Middle East, Oceania, Africa, India: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian
    - Asia: Traditional Chinese, Korean
    - Japan: no additional display languages

Other Changes

The update will also include various minor bug fixes.