Capcom opened the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast by presenting new release information for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2.
Official confirmation sets the launch of this software edition for 4 December 2026. The release packages all title updates while enabling hunters on Switch 2 to gather in local multiplayer sessions for up to four participants as well as hunt together through full cross-platform play with other players.
The publisher also verified that the massive expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will launch on the Switch 2 platform in 2027.
Digital pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 start on 19 October 2026 at a discounted price of $29.99 USD, running until 19 December 2026. Buyers also secure advance bonuses alongside access to a Gold Edition.
A physical Game-Key Card option costs $39.99 USD and packages the base game with a Deluxe Pack download code.
Capcom will publish a standalone Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo prior to the official Switch 2 debut. The trial arrives early.