Is Monster Hunter Wilds in development for Switch 2?

Monster Hunter Wilds officially confirmed for Switch 2

Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo’s next platform, commonly referred to as “Switch 2,” ending speculation that had been circulating.

The announcement matters because it places a major, long-running Capcom franchise on Nintendo’s upcoming hardware line rather than leaving it as a platform-only uncertainty. For players, that means the expectations around content scope and performance for a next-generation portable-style release are likely to intensify—particularly for a hunting game where stable frame rate and responsive controls are a big part of the experience.

The news also connects to additional Wilds support content referenced in the same set of reporting: Capcom separately revealed the series’ first major expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, in connection with Summer Game Fest coverage. Together, these updates suggest Capcom is planning both near-term platform expansion and longer-term lifecycle content.

What’s been announced in this batch

• Monster Hunter Wilds is officially in development for Switch 2.
• Capcom has also detailed a major expansion, Ascendance, with release timing discussed as 2027 in multiple reports.

For Nintendo owners, the Switch 2 confirmation is a direct “yes” to platform inclusion. For Capcom fans overall, it signals the company is treating the next Nintendo system as a real priority platform rather than a wait-and-see option.