Capcom Confirms Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement, posted via the Monster Hunter YouTube channel, follows earlier datamine indications and comes after the game's initial launch on other platforms.
Monster Hunter Wilds originally released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in February 2025; Capcom says further information, including a release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, will be shared at a later time.
What Capcom said
In an official statement, Capcom said Monster Hunter Wilds is currently being developed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and that additional details — including a release date for the Nintendo platform — will be provided in the future.
The developer did not supply a timeline or technical specifics in the announcement.
Confirmed context and recent Capcom activity
- Release history: Monster Hunter Wilds first launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in February 2025.
The Switch 2 announcement marks the game's expansion to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
- Datamine link: Reports of a Switch 2 version surfaced in a datamine late last year, which preceded Capcom’s official confirmation.
- Ongoing support: At this week’s Summer Game Fest, Capcom also revealed a major expansion for the game, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, which is scheduled for release in 2027.
Capcom additionally announced a Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Veronica during the same period.
Why this matters for Switch 2 and Nintendo players
A confirmed Switch 2 edition of Monster Hunter Wilds signals Capcom’s continued support for Nintendo hardware following the franchise’s long-standing presence on Nintendo platforms.
While Capcom has not yet discussed performance targets, pricing, or whether the Switch 2 release will be a full port or a tailored edition, the confirmation ensures Nintendo’s next console will be a target platform for one of the company’s flagship series.
What to expect next
Capcom has promised more information at a future date.
Industry observers should look to official Capcom channels and major Nintendo-facing events — including potential Nintendo Directs and eShop announcements — for release dates and platform-specific details.
We will update this story when Capcom provides further verified information.
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement, posted via the Monster Hunter YouTube channel, follows earlier datamine indications and comes after the game's initial launch on other platforms.
Monster Hunter Wilds originally released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in February 2025; Capcom says further information, including a release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, will be shared at a later time.
What Capcom said
In an official statement, Capcom said Monster Hunter Wilds is currently being developed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and that additional details — including a release date for the Nintendo platform — will be provided in the future.
The developer did not supply a timeline or technical specifics in the announcement.
Confirmed context and recent Capcom activity
- Release history: Monster Hunter Wilds first launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in February 2025.
The Switch 2 announcement marks the game's expansion to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
- Datamine link: Reports of a Switch 2 version surfaced in a datamine late last year, which preceded Capcom’s official confirmation.
- Ongoing support: At this week’s Summer Game Fest, Capcom also revealed a major expansion for the game, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, which is scheduled for release in 2027.
Capcom additionally announced a Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Veronica during the same period.
Why this matters for Switch 2 and Nintendo players
A confirmed Switch 2 edition of Monster Hunter Wilds signals Capcom’s continued support for Nintendo hardware following the franchise’s long-standing presence on Nintendo platforms.
While Capcom has not yet discussed performance targets, pricing, or whether the Switch 2 release will be a full port or a tailored edition, the confirmation ensures Nintendo’s next console will be a target platform for one of the company’s flagship series.
What to expect next
Capcom has promised more information at a future date.
Industry observers should look to official Capcom channels and major Nintendo-facing events — including potential Nintendo Directs and eShop announcements — for release dates and platform-specific details.
We will update this story when Capcom provides further verified information.