Capcom has published platform performance details for Monster Hunter Wilds, confirming how the game will run on Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its December 4, 2026 release.
The developer first showed footage of Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2 during a recent Nintendo Direct and has since provided a technical breakdown of resolution and frame-rate targets across consoles, including Switch 2 handheld and TV modes.
Summary of Nintendo Switch 2 performance
- Handheld mode: Capcom lists a 1536 × 864 render/output resolution (commonly referred to as 864p) running at 30fps.
- TV Mode (Prioritize Resolution): 2240 × 1260 output at 30fps (1260p).
- TV Mode (Prioritize Framerate): 1920 × 1080 output at 30fps (1080p).
All Switch 2 modes in Capcom's chart target 30 frames per second.
Capcom's published chart also covers other platforms.
Notably, Capcom indicates the PS5 Pro supports ray tracing in its resolution-priority and balanced modes while disabling ray tracing in its framerate-priority mode.
The chart lists entry values for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Steam, showing varying resolution and frame-rate targets depending on platform and selected performance mode.
Technical approach and developer note
Capcom states it uses dynamic resolution alongside upscaling to maintain performance across systems.
In journalistic terms, Capcom explains that the internal render resolution will shift according to system load, and if the render resolution falls below the target output resolution the game will apply upscaling to reach that output.
The studio also warns players that frame rate may drop in high-load scenarios across versions.
What this means for players
Players on Nintendo Switch 2 can expect a uniform 30fps target regardless of mode, with the tradeoff presented as higher resolution in resolution-priority TV mode and more native 1080p in framerate-priority TV mode.
Handheld play targets a lower 864p resolution at 30fps.
Capcom's transparency about dynamic resolution and upscaling gives players and media outlets a clear, verified look at the technical compromises the studio is making to ship Monster Hunter Wilds on a wide range of hardware.
Monster Hunter Wilds remains scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026.
For players tracking availability, the game will also appear on other listed platforms according to Capcom's multi-platform rollout information.
The developer first showed footage of Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2 during a recent Nintendo Direct and has since provided a technical breakdown of resolution and frame-rate targets across consoles, including Switch 2 handheld and TV modes.
Summary of Nintendo Switch 2 performance
- Handheld mode: Capcom lists a 1536 × 864 render/output resolution (commonly referred to as 864p) running at 30fps.
- TV Mode (Prioritize Resolution): 2240 × 1260 output at 30fps (1260p).
- TV Mode (Prioritize Framerate): 1920 × 1080 output at 30fps (1080p).
All Switch 2 modes in Capcom's chart target 30 frames per second.
Capcom's published chart also covers other platforms.
Notably, Capcom indicates the PS5 Pro supports ray tracing in its resolution-priority and balanced modes while disabling ray tracing in its framerate-priority mode.
The chart lists entry values for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Steam, showing varying resolution and frame-rate targets depending on platform and selected performance mode.
Technical approach and developer note
Capcom states it uses dynamic resolution alongside upscaling to maintain performance across systems.
In journalistic terms, Capcom explains that the internal render resolution will shift according to system load, and if the render resolution falls below the target output resolution the game will apply upscaling to reach that output.
The studio also warns players that frame rate may drop in high-load scenarios across versions.
What this means for players
Players on Nintendo Switch 2 can expect a uniform 30fps target regardless of mode, with the tradeoff presented as higher resolution in resolution-priority TV mode and more native 1080p in framerate-priority TV mode.
Handheld play targets a lower 864p resolution at 30fps.
Capcom's transparency about dynamic resolution and upscaling gives players and media outlets a clear, verified look at the technical compromises the studio is making to ship Monster Hunter Wilds on a wide range of hardware.
Monster Hunter Wilds remains scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026.
For players tracking availability, the game will also appear on other listed platforms according to Capcom's multi-platform rollout information.
