Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first formal acknowledgement of a Switch 2 port after months of community rumors.
A specific release date for the Switch 2 version has not yet been announced; Capcom says it will provide timing details at a later date.
Background and official overview
Monster Hunter Wilds initially launched last year and quickly became a major entry in Capcom’s long-running action-RPG franchise.
Capcom describes the game as taking players into the Forbidden Lands, an expansive living world with dynamic biomes and seasonal shifts that influence monster behavior and ecosystem balance.
The title emphasizes cooperative play, resource-driven crafting, and evolved action that blends cinematic presentation with gameplay.
Capcom reiterated several core features in its announcement: the story follows a Research Commission-sized Expedition Team investigating the Forbidden Lands; the game features full voice acting for the first time in the mainline series; and players are joined by story characters including a Palico partner, Handler Alma, smithy Gemma, and a mysterious child named Nata.
The developer also confirmed cross-play multiplayer support, allowing hunters on different platforms to team up for four-player online play.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Capcom’s confirmation resolves long-running speculation: after datamines and community leaks prompted talk of a Switch 2 port, the studio has officially acknowledged the project and promised a future release date.
The company also concurrently revealed new paid expansion content titled Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance.
Ascendance DLC highlights
Capcom’s Ascendance expansion advances the Forbidden Lands narrative with a high-altitude locale among sky islands, new and returning monster encounters, and elevated difficulty through Master Rank and returning Elder Dragons.
The expansion showcases refined mechanics and new abilities intended to expand hunting options and challenge experienced players.
Platform notes and related releases
Alongside the Switch 2 confirmation, Capcom’s messaging notes that Monster Hunter Stories 3 is already available on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Capcom has released a DLC trailer detailing Ascendance’s content; the company will share further launch information and platform-specific details, including eShop availability and release timing, in future updates.
A specific release date for the Switch 2 version has not yet been announced; Capcom says it will provide timing details at a later date.
Background and official overview
Monster Hunter Wilds initially launched last year and quickly became a major entry in Capcom’s long-running action-RPG franchise.
Capcom describes the game as taking players into the Forbidden Lands, an expansive living world with dynamic biomes and seasonal shifts that influence monster behavior and ecosystem balance.
The title emphasizes cooperative play, resource-driven crafting, and evolved action that blends cinematic presentation with gameplay.
Capcom reiterated several core features in its announcement: the story follows a Research Commission-sized Expedition Team investigating the Forbidden Lands; the game features full voice acting for the first time in the mainline series; and players are joined by story characters including a Palico partner, Handler Alma, smithy Gemma, and a mysterious child named Nata.
The developer also confirmed cross-play multiplayer support, allowing hunters on different platforms to team up for four-player online play.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Capcom’s confirmation resolves long-running speculation: after datamines and community leaks prompted talk of a Switch 2 port, the studio has officially acknowledged the project and promised a future release date.
The company also concurrently revealed new paid expansion content titled Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance.
Ascendance DLC highlights
Capcom’s Ascendance expansion advances the Forbidden Lands narrative with a high-altitude locale among sky islands, new and returning monster encounters, and elevated difficulty through Master Rank and returning Elder Dragons.
The expansion showcases refined mechanics and new abilities intended to expand hunting options and challenge experienced players.
Platform notes and related releases
Alongside the Switch 2 confirmation, Capcom’s messaging notes that Monster Hunter Stories 3 is already available on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Capcom has released a DLC trailer detailing Ascendance’s content; the company will share further launch information and platform-specific details, including eShop availability and release timing, in future updates.