Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom Addresses Switch 2 Launch Prospects Ahead of Release

Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom Addresses Switch 2 Launch Prospects Ahead of Release The Monster Hunter series continues to command global attention, and with Monster Hunter Wilds approaching its highly anticipated release on February 28, Capcom fans are eager for updates about its platform roadmap.

As the next major entry in the long-running franchise, Monster Hunter Wilds represents a next-generation leap, with new gameplay innovations and technical advancements.

However, despite the hopes of Nintendo Switch users and speculation around Nintendo’s forthcoming hardware—informally known as Switch 2—Capcom has yet to confirm the title’s availability on future Nintendo platforms. Monster Hunter Wilds is developed by Capcom, a Japanese video game titan credited for revitalizing the Monster Hunter brand with 2018’s Monster Hunter: World and 2021’s Monster Hunter Rise, both of which achieved impressive sales milestones.

Currently, Wilds is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but not on Nintendo Switch—much to the disappointment of a significant segment of its fanbase.

Questions surrounding a possible Switch 2 release for Monster Hunter Wilds persist, especially as Capcom’s investors and Nintendo enthusiasts alike anticipate announcements from upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations and news about the next iteration of the Switch hardware. In a recent interview with Spanish gaming publication Gamereactor, Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Yuya Tokuda discussed the franchise’s future and Capcom’s approach to the rumored Switch 2.

While refraining from confirming any plans, Tsujimoto shed light on Capcom’s current position, emphasizing that their knowledge of Nintendo’s next platform is still limited.

The producer explained that, regarding Monster Hunter Wilds’ platform lineup, the team has nothing new to announce beyond the confirmed platforms.

Tsujimoto stated, in clear terms, that he and his colleagues at Capcom “are essentially in the same situation as everyone else when it comes to the Switch 2,” noting that it is still an early announcement.

He went on to clarify that the studio would need to learn more about the new hardware’s capabilities and potential over time before considering how best to utilize it in future releases. This measured response underscores a key reality faced by developers working on major multi-platform titles in the midst of hardware transitions.

Although Monster Hunter Rise found significant success on the current Nintendo Switch—surpassing 13 million units sold worldwide and revitalizing the series’ presence on the platform—Capcom’s focus remains on optimizing Wilds for next-generation hardware at launch.

With the Switch 2 still officially unannounced by Nintendo, and no technical specifications disclosed, Capcom is adopting a wait-and-see approach regarding support for the system. Monster Hunter Wilds is currently on track for launch on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Fans eager for news of a Nintendo Switch 2 version will have to await further communications from Capcom and Nintendo as the new hardware emerges.

For now, Capcom’s position is clear: discussions about bringing Monster Hunter Wilds to the Switch 2 remain in the realm of future possibilities rather than present plans.

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