Capcom Confirms Major Expansion Coming to Monster Hunter Wilds in 2024
Capcom’s flagship Monster Hunter franchise continues its impressive streak of post-launch support, as the company officially confirmed a major expansion is in development for Monster Hunter Wilds.
In a special anniversary video released on the Monster Hunter official YouTube channel, series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto offered fans a preview of what to expect from the next phase of the popular action RPG, as well as insights into additional content planned for 2024. Building on the Legacy of Monster Hunter Expansions Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry in Capcom’s world-renowned series, launched to critical acclaim and robust sales across supported platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Following the precedent set by expansive DLC releases like Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Tsujimoto revealed that a large-scale expansion is currently in the works for Wilds. The Monster Hunter producer stated, "We are developing a major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds that will be on the same scale as our previous expansions Iceborne and Sunbreak.
Players can expect more information on these new additions later this summer, so please stay tuned for further announcements." Exciting Crossover Content and Anniversary Events In addition to the expansion, Tsujimoto outlined a suite of upcoming updates aimed at keeping the Monster Hunter Wilds community engaged throughout the year.
Highlights include a special anniversary event that will feature exclusive crossover content with the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
This event is set to bring back time-limited rewards and event quests, giving players another chance to obtain items and experiences they may have missed in the past year. Fans can look forward to a steady cadence of fresh content updates, reinforcing Capcom’s commitment to delivering robust post-launch support for its blockbuster franchise. No Official Announcement on Nintendo Switch 2 Port While the Monster Hunter community continues to speculate about a possible Nintendo Switch 2 port for Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has yet to provide any confirmation or official details regarding support for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
Despite ongoing rumors and reported datamining leaks about Switch 2-specific graphical settings, Capcom has focused its messaging on currently announced platforms and has not addressed potential future releases. Outlook for the Monster Hunter Franchise With an ambitious expansion in the works and a strong lineup of events on the horizon, 2024 is shaping up to be another landmark year for Monster Hunter fans worldwide.
Capcom’s ongoing dedication to high-quality updates helps solidify Monster Hunter Wilds as a central pillar in the company’s lineup, with crossovers and content sure to excite both new players and longtime hunters. Stay tuned for more details as Capcom prepares to reveal additional information about the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion during the summer update cycle.
In a special anniversary video released on the Monster Hunter official YouTube channel, series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto offered fans a preview of what to expect from the next phase of the popular action RPG, as well as insights into additional content planned for 2024. Building on the Legacy of Monster Hunter Expansions Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry in Capcom’s world-renowned series, launched to critical acclaim and robust sales across supported platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Following the precedent set by expansive DLC releases like Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Tsujimoto revealed that a large-scale expansion is currently in the works for Wilds. The Monster Hunter producer stated, "We are developing a major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds that will be on the same scale as our previous expansions Iceborne and Sunbreak.
Players can expect more information on these new additions later this summer, so please stay tuned for further announcements." Exciting Crossover Content and Anniversary Events In addition to the expansion, Tsujimoto outlined a suite of upcoming updates aimed at keeping the Monster Hunter Wilds community engaged throughout the year.
Highlights include a special anniversary event that will feature exclusive crossover content with the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
This event is set to bring back time-limited rewards and event quests, giving players another chance to obtain items and experiences they may have missed in the past year. Fans can look forward to a steady cadence of fresh content updates, reinforcing Capcom’s commitment to delivering robust post-launch support for its blockbuster franchise. No Official Announcement on Nintendo Switch 2 Port While the Monster Hunter community continues to speculate about a possible Nintendo Switch 2 port for Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has yet to provide any confirmation or official details regarding support for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
Despite ongoing rumors and reported datamining leaks about Switch 2-specific graphical settings, Capcom has focused its messaging on currently announced platforms and has not addressed potential future releases. Outlook for the Monster Hunter Franchise With an ambitious expansion in the works and a strong lineup of events on the horizon, 2024 is shaping up to be another landmark year for Monster Hunter fans worldwide.
Capcom’s ongoing dedication to high-quality updates helps solidify Monster Hunter Wilds as a central pillar in the company’s lineup, with crossovers and content sure to excite both new players and longtime hunters. Stay tuned for more details as Capcom prepares to reveal additional information about the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion during the summer update cycle.
