Monster Hunter Wilds Releasing on Switch 2 in December

Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026. The Switch 2 version will release with all current Title Updates available on the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions, and will support local wireless co-op with other Switch 2 systems as well as online cross-play. In addition, the upcoming Ascendance expansion will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

The Switch 2 version of the game will be available to pre-order digitally from October 19, 2026. It will be available in a $39.99 Standard Edition (with a special $29.99 pre-order price), as well as a $79.99 Gold Edition including the base game and various cosmetic DLC. A physical Deluxe Edition, including the base game and the Deluxe Pack cosmetic set, will be available for $39.99. A free Prologue demo is planned to be made available shortly before launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds sees players joining the special Research Commission as it explores the Forbidden Lands and learns of the threat called the White Wraith, long thought extinct. In addition to including seamless transitions from story sequences into gameplay, the game adds new Seikret mounts, which can guide the riders to planned destinations and let them perform actions while riding, such as sharpening weapons and gathering materials, while also allowing players to swap to a secondary weapon without needing to return to base. Those looking to read more about Monster Hunter Wilds can check out Jordan McClain’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.