Monster Hunter Wilds Headed to Nintendo Switch 2
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Wilds is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, following a quiet reveal shortly after Summer Game Fest 2026.
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2. The publisher shared the news via a straightforward post on X, arriving just hours after the close of Summer Game Fest 2026. While many players might have expected such a major title reveal to headline a dedicated Nintendo Direct or a massive summer showcase, Capcom chose a quieter rollout for the port.
Bringing a massive 2025 release like Wilds to Nintendo's next generation hardware is a significant milestone for cross platform players. It highlights how portable and cloud friendly modern gaming ecosystems are becoming, allowing communities to jump into massive open world hunts regardless of their preferred device. Given the scale of the game, technical performance on the upcoming console will be a major talking point for the community once we get a closer look at footage.
This announcement follows recent updates for the title, including permanent price adjustments and fresh DLC bundles rolled out by Capcom. As anticipation builds for the Switch 2 release, players are keeping a close eye on how the developer plans to optimize the experience for Nintendo's new hardware. You can check out the original report over at IGN South Africa.
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Original article: IGN South Africa