Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in growth for Nintendo Switch 2.
The writer behind the favored action-RPG promised a brand new model of its 2025 installment simply hours after Summer time Recreation Fest 2026 got here to a detailed yesterday. It is the form of announcement most gamers would have anticipated to see present up at a much bigger summer time showcase, or perhaps even a Nintendo Direct, however as an alternative, Capcom made its announcement with a easy two-sentence post on X/Twitter.
“Monster Hunter Wilds is at present in growth for Nintendo Switch 2!” Capcom mentioned. “We’ll have extra information to share, together with the discharge date, sooner or later.”
Monster Hunter Wilds skipped out on Switch when it launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Sequence X | S in February 2025. It made sense contemplating that launch date fell so late into the life cycle of the Nintendo’s authentic hybrid system however months earlier than its sequel. Nonetheless, Nintendo consoles have been house to many Monster Hunter entries previously, leaving followers to hope for a port for the final yr.
Whereas a launch date for Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 has but to be revealed, it appears that wait will quickly come to an finish. It is unclear how this new model will differ from experiences at present provided on different platforms.
Capcom’s announcement arrived simply after it took to Summer time Recreation Fest 2026 to disclose Monster Hunter Wilds’ newest growth, Ascendance. A trailer for the brand new content material (beneath) teased a brand new land and skills to discover when it launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence X | S in some unspecified time in the future in 2027.
IGN gave Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10 evaluation upon its launch early final yr. For extra on the whole lot introduced finally night time’s present, you possibly can click on right here.
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