Monster Hunter Wilds is Officially Coming to Nintendo Switch 2!
Badi khushkhabri for all our Nintendo fans and monster hunters out there! Capcom has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated action-RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, is indeed heading to the Nintendo Switch 2. This is huge news, especially after many thought the game might skip Nintendo’s next-gen console entirely!
The announcement dropped somewhat unexpectedly, not at a massive showcase like Summer Game Fest 2026 or a dedicated Nintendo Direct. Instead, Capcom decided to break the news with a straightforward two-sentence post on X (formerly Twitter) just hours after Summer Game Fest 2026 wrapped up yesterday. The message was clear and to the point: “Monster Hunter Wilds is currently in development for Nintendo Switch 2! We’ll have more info to share, including the release date, in the future.”
For those keeping track, Monster Hunter Wilds initially launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S back in February 2025, but it famously bypassed the original Nintendo Switch. At the time, this made sense, as the game’s release came quite late in the original Switch’s lifecycle, well before its successor was ready. However, Nintendo consoles have historically been a cherished home for many Monster Hunter titles, so fans have been eagerly holding out hope for a port for the past year.
And it seems that patience is finally paying off! While we still don’t have a concrete release date for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2, and it’s unclear how this version might differ from what’s already available on other platforms, just knowing it’s on its way is enough to get the hype train rolling. Imagine hunting massive beasts on the go with Nintendo’s new hardware!
This announcement from Capcom also comes hot on the heels of another big reveal at Summer Game Fest 2026. The publisher also showcased the latest expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, titled “Ascendance.” A trailer for this new content teased exciting new lands to explore and fresh abilities to master. This expansion is slated to launch for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2027.
The original Monster Hunter Wilds was well-received upon its initial launch, earning praise for its expansive world and thrilling combat. So, for those of us waiting for the Switch 2 version, the anticipation is only going to grow. Get ready, fellow hunters, because new adventures await on Nintendo’s next big console!