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Monster Hunter Wilds Set for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026

Bundled Title Updates, cross‑platform multiplayer alongside local wireless play ensure Switch 2 players receive the game's full post‑launch roadmap including Ascendance in 2027.

Overview

  • Capcom confirmed on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026.
  • The Switch 2 port will include every Title Update released on other platforms, preserving content parity for Switch players.
  • Included Title Update content specifically covers additions such as the Grand Hub, fan‑favorite monsters like Mizutsune and Lagiacrus, and the Final Fantasy XIV Online collaboration.
  • The port will support cross‑platform online multiplayer along with local wireless play, keeping multiplayer sessions compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X and PC players.
  • Capcom confirmed the Ascendance expansion will arrive on Switch 2 in 2027 and that attendees will be able to try it at events such as Tokyo Game Show 2026, extending the game's living‑world design and long‑term support.