Solutions for improved network core handling of dual stack internet protocol (IP), such as IPv4v6, include receiving, by a first wireless network node, from a user equipment (UE), a request for a packet data session, the request identifying a dual stack IP type having a first IP type and a second IP type; based on at least the first IP type of the dual stack IP type not matching a supported IP type of a second wireless network node, receiving, by the first wireless network node, from the second wireless network node, a deregistration request for the UE; and transmitting, by the first wireless network node, to the UE, a message that triggers the UE to request a new packet data session without exiting the current radio access technology (RAT). In some examples, the first network node comprises an access mobility function (AMF) or a mobility management entity (MME).