Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo's next hardware, the Switch 2, while also preparing a major expansion titled Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance scheduled for release in 2027.
The announcements followed a new trailer for Ascendance that aired during PlayStation's recent State of Play broadcast, giving players the first extended look at the expansion's environments and creatures.
Development and platform details
Capcom officially confirmed in June that a Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds is underway.
The studio additionally outlined plans to expand the base game with Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, which Capcom has described as a massive expansion and has slated for release in 2027.
The Ascendance trailer was shown as part of PlayStation's State of Play showcase, marking the first broad public presentation of the expansion's content.
What Ascendance introduces
Capcom's presentation highlights a dramatic shift in the game's world: a giant dragon siege that alters the Forbidden Lands and introduces both familiar and previously unseen Elder Dragons.
The developer framed the expansion as a major evolution for the Wilds, with the Expedition preparing for increased threats from land and sky.
Capcom noted that as the expansion arrives, established monsters and newly discovered threats will both play central roles in the unfolding story and gameplay challenges.
New monsters on display
One of the creatures featured prominently in the Ascendance artwork and trailer is a newly cataloged Bird Wyvern called Araketa.
Capcom's description indicates Araketa operates in coordinated packs and achieves high-speed flight by manipulating powerful air currents generated by its wings.
Leaders within these packs use distinctive calls to direct group movements and coordinate attacks, suggesting new multiplayer and encounter dynamics for hunters.
What comes next
Capcom has supplied these factual updates regarding platform support and the 2027 expansion window; no further release dates or additional platform timelines have been provided at this time.
As more information about the Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds and the Ascendance expansion becomes available, outlets will update coverage with official release dates, platform announcements, and additional footage from Capcom and event showcases.
The announcements followed a new trailer for Ascendance that aired during PlayStation's recent State of Play broadcast, giving players the first extended look at the expansion's environments and creatures.
Development and platform details
Capcom officially confirmed in June that a Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds is underway.
The studio additionally outlined plans to expand the base game with Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, which Capcom has described as a massive expansion and has slated for release in 2027.
The Ascendance trailer was shown as part of PlayStation's State of Play showcase, marking the first broad public presentation of the expansion's content.
What Ascendance introduces
Capcom's presentation highlights a dramatic shift in the game's world: a giant dragon siege that alters the Forbidden Lands and introduces both familiar and previously unseen Elder Dragons.
The developer framed the expansion as a major evolution for the Wilds, with the Expedition preparing for increased threats from land and sky.
Capcom noted that as the expansion arrives, established monsters and newly discovered threats will both play central roles in the unfolding story and gameplay challenges.
New monsters on display
One of the creatures featured prominently in the Ascendance artwork and trailer is a newly cataloged Bird Wyvern called Araketa.
Capcom's description indicates Araketa operates in coordinated packs and achieves high-speed flight by manipulating powerful air currents generated by its wings.
Leaders within these packs use distinctive calls to direct group movements and coordinate attacks, suggesting new multiplayer and encounter dynamics for hunters.
What comes next
Capcom has supplied these factual updates regarding platform support and the 2027 expansion window; no further release dates or additional platform timelines have been provided at this time.
As more information about the Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds and the Ascendance expansion becomes available, outlets will update coverage with official release dates, platform announcements, and additional footage from Capcom and event showcases.
