Capcom Confirms Monster Hunter Wilds Is in Development for Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement came via the Monster Hunter series’ official Twitter account on June 6, 2026, and follows the company’s recent presentation of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during Summer Games Fest.
Ascendance is the expansion that brings Master Rank and additional content to Wilds, and Capcom indicated more details — including a release date for the Switch 2 edition — will be shared at a later time.
What Capcom announced
In a brief social update on June 6, 2026, Capcom said that Monster Hunter Wilds is being developed for Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid and that the company will reveal further information, including the release date, in the future.
The tweet served as the first direct confirmation of a Switch 2 port for Wilds.
Summer Games Fest and Ascendance
Capcom previously showcased Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance at Summer Games Fest, describing the expansion as the update that adds Master Rank alongside other new features.
The Ascendance reveal at Summer Games Fest focused on the expansion’s new endgame progression and content, while the June 6 social update clarified the company’s platform plans for Wilds moving forward.
Platform history and context
The Monster Hunter franchise has a long association with Nintendo platforms; that association dates back to Monster Hunter Tri on Wii, which established a significant player base on Nintendo hardware in key markets such as Japan.
The series later broadened its platform presence with entries like Monster Hunter World and the multi-platform releases that followed.
Monster Hunter Rise originally launched on Nintendo Switch before receiving ports to PC and other consoles, demonstrating Capcom’s multi-platform approach in recent years.
What to expect next
Capcom has stated it will provide more information about the Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds in the future, including a release date.
For now, developers and players can look to upcoming Capcom announcements, Summer Games Fest follow-ups, and official Monster Hunter channels for confirmed details.
As always, official channels such as the Monster Hunter Twitter account, Capcom’s website, and Nintendo’s digital showcases (including potential Nintendo Direct updates) are the best sources for release and platform information.
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement came via the Monster Hunter series’ official Twitter account on June 6, 2026, and follows the company’s recent presentation of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during Summer Games Fest.
Ascendance is the expansion that brings Master Rank and additional content to Wilds, and Capcom indicated more details — including a release date for the Switch 2 edition — will be shared at a later time.
What Capcom announced
In a brief social update on June 6, 2026, Capcom said that Monster Hunter Wilds is being developed for Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid and that the company will reveal further information, including the release date, in the future.
The tweet served as the first direct confirmation of a Switch 2 port for Wilds.
Summer Games Fest and Ascendance
Capcom previously showcased Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance at Summer Games Fest, describing the expansion as the update that adds Master Rank alongside other new features.
The Ascendance reveal at Summer Games Fest focused on the expansion’s new endgame progression and content, while the June 6 social update clarified the company’s platform plans for Wilds moving forward.
Platform history and context
The Monster Hunter franchise has a long association with Nintendo platforms; that association dates back to Monster Hunter Tri on Wii, which established a significant player base on Nintendo hardware in key markets such as Japan.
The series later broadened its platform presence with entries like Monster Hunter World and the multi-platform releases that followed.
Monster Hunter Rise originally launched on Nintendo Switch before receiving ports to PC and other consoles, demonstrating Capcom’s multi-platform approach in recent years.
What to expect next
Capcom has stated it will provide more information about the Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds in the future, including a release date.
For now, developers and players can look to upcoming Capcom announcements, Summer Games Fest follow-ups, and official Monster Hunter channels for confirmed details.
As always, official channels such as the Monster Hunter Twitter account, Capcom’s website, and Nintendo’s digital showcases (including potential Nintendo Direct updates) are the best sources for release and platform information.