Monster Hunter Wilds

Disable Buff Glow Feature

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Last updated on: June 30, 2025 02:15 AM

Turn off and disable buff glow in the game's settings in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Read on to learn more about this new feature, how to access it, and more!

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How to Disable Buff Glow
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How to Disable Buff Glow

Disable in Game Settings in Options

Thew new setting to turn off glowing effects whenever you have an active buff can be accessed under Game Settings in the Options menu. The setting is found on the third page of the menu.

You can choose to disable glowing effects whenever you have an skill or item active, or when a skill is activated from a talisman, or both at the same time.

Buff Glow Comparison

Turning this option off will not display any effects on your hunter if you have an active buff from a skill, item, or a talisman. This setting can be useful if you do not want any visual effects distracting you during hunts.

Disable Buff Glow Feature Release Date

Added in Title Update 2

Title Update 2

The feature to disable buff glow was added in Title Update 2, which was released on June 30, 2025. This feature was shared in a Director's Letter which was released in May 2025.

Title Update 2 Release Date and Monsters

What is Buff Glow?

Indicates Skill or Item Activation

Buff Glow- MH Wilds

A colored glow envelops your hunter whenever a skill or an item activates. This causes your hunter to look miscolored and is a persistent issue that the player community wants to fix.

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