Capcom Confirms Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 following the studio’s Summer Game Fest presentation, which also revealed a new DLC expansion.
Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest action-RPG entry from Capcom’s long-running Monster Hunter franchise, and the announcement marks a significant step for players who want to play the title on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
In a clear summary of the announcement, Capcom stated that a version of Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 but did not provide a release date or additional technical details.
The company also announced that the game’s “Ascendance” DLC is scheduled to launch on other platforms in 2027, meaning Switch 2 owners can expect some wait time before a portable release is available.
Background and platform context
Capcom developed and published Monster Hunter Wilds as part of the wider Monster Hunter series, which has seen multiple entries on Nintendo hardware in the past.
Notably, Monster Hunter Rise launched on Nintendo Switch in March 2021 before later coming to PC and current consoles.
The Nintendo Switch family has supported Monster Hunter titles both physically and through Nintendo’s eShop digital storefront, and the confirmed Switch 2 port continues that partnership between Capcom and Nintendo hardware.
What we know — verified facts only
- Capcom confirmed development of Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2. - No release date or technical specifications for the Switch 2 version have been provided by Capcom. - The Ascendance DLC for Monster Hunter Wilds is slated to launch on other platforms in 2027, as announced alongside the confirmation. - The original Monster Hunter Rise debuted on Nintendo Switch in March 2021, illustrating Capcom’s history of bringing Monster Hunter games to Nintendo platforms.
Why it matters
An official Switch 2 port confirms Capcom’s intent to support Nintendo’s next hardware and gives fans a firm development signal after months of speculation.
While details remain scarce, this confirmation should shape future coverage around performance expectations, eShop availability, and potential Nintendo Direct reveals.
For now, Switch owners can mark the 2027 Ascendance DLC window on their calendars and await further announcements from Capcom regarding timing and features for the Nintendo Switch 2 release.
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 following the studio’s Summer Game Fest presentation, which also revealed a new DLC expansion.
Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest action-RPG entry from Capcom’s long-running Monster Hunter franchise, and the announcement marks a significant step for players who want to play the title on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
In a clear summary of the announcement, Capcom stated that a version of Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 but did not provide a release date or additional technical details.
The company also announced that the game’s “Ascendance” DLC is scheduled to launch on other platforms in 2027, meaning Switch 2 owners can expect some wait time before a portable release is available.
Background and platform context
Capcom developed and published Monster Hunter Wilds as part of the wider Monster Hunter series, which has seen multiple entries on Nintendo hardware in the past.
Notably, Monster Hunter Rise launched on Nintendo Switch in March 2021 before later coming to PC and current consoles.
The Nintendo Switch family has supported Monster Hunter titles both physically and through Nintendo’s eShop digital storefront, and the confirmed Switch 2 port continues that partnership between Capcom and Nintendo hardware.
What we know — verified facts only
- Capcom confirmed development of Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2. - No release date or technical specifications for the Switch 2 version have been provided by Capcom. - The Ascendance DLC for Monster Hunter Wilds is slated to launch on other platforms in 2027, as announced alongside the confirmation. - The original Monster Hunter Rise debuted on Nintendo Switch in March 2021, illustrating Capcom’s history of bringing Monster Hunter games to Nintendo platforms.
Why it matters
An official Switch 2 port confirms Capcom’s intent to support Nintendo’s next hardware and gives fans a firm development signal after months of speculation.
While details remain scarce, this confirmation should shape future coverage around performance expectations, eShop availability, and potential Nintendo Direct reveals.
For now, Switch owners can mark the 2027 Ascendance DLC window on their calendars and await further announcements from Capcom regarding timing and features for the Nintendo Switch 2 release.