Overview
- Capcom, which announced the date on Wednesday, said Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026.
- The Switch 2 version is a full port that includes all Title Update content, including the Grand Hub, added monsters such as Mizutsune and Lagiacrus, and the Final Fantasy XIV Online collaboration.
- Switch 2 players will have local wireless play for up to four hunters and full cross‑platform multiplayer so they can join sessions with players on other systems.
- Digital pre‑orders open on October 19 at a discounted price of $29.99, a physical Game‑Key Card will retail for $39.99 and include a Deluxe Pack voucher, and Capcom will release a prologue demo before launch.
- Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will reach Switch 2 in 2027 with new biomes, airborne areas and a fresh threat to the ecosystem, and the expansion will be available for hands‑on testing at events like Tokyo Game Show.