Monster Hunter Wilds Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This December
Capcom has confirmed a release date for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2, which will include support for Local Play.The developer has looked to deliver “a story of monsters and humans in a world with two…
Capcom has confirmed a release date for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2, which will include support for Local Play.
The developer has looked to deliver “a story of monsters and humans in a world with two faces: one in which the lands are harsh and unforgiving, where monsters fight for scant resources – and another in which the lands are vibrant and brimming with life.”
Promising “the most evolved action and improved immersion in any Monster Hunter to date,” you play as a professional monster hunter who must protect the balance of the ecosystem and hunt monsters.
Putting the resources you gain from hunts to use, you will craft ever more powerful weapons and armour to continue your quest to unravel the mysteries that surround these new lands.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Story: A few years past, a young boy named Nata was rescued at the border of the Forbidden Lands, an unexplored region the guild has yet to survey. After hearing the boy’s tale of his lone escape from a mysterious monster that attacked his village, the Guild organised an expedition into the Forbidden Lands to investigate.
- A Living World: Environments within the Forbidden Lands can drastically change as the weather shifts constantly and suddenly. During the harsh Fallow and perilous Inclemency periods, ravenous monsters will venture out to hunt in packs, yet during the Plenty periods, wildlife is rich and abundant.
- Monsters: The monsters who inhabit these environments have been forced to adapt to the dynamic changes that occur, using their unique characteristics to survive and thrive.
- Hunting: As the world around them changes, so must the hunters and their tactics. Not only will hunters have a multitude of weapons and armour to choose from, but the art of the hunt itself has evolved as hunters learn to anticipate monsters’ behaviour and familiarise themselves with their environment.
- Characters: From hunting partners to fellow expedition members, you’ll encounter plenty of those who will support you on your journey.
Monster Hunter Wilds will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide, on 4 December 2026.