Monster Hunter Wilds Is Coming to Switch 2 This December With Full Crossplay
Monster Hunter Wilds Is Coming to Switch 2 This December With Full Crossplay
Capcom confirmed at the September 2026 Nintendo Direct that Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026, bringing the open-world hunting game to a Nintendo console for the first time since it launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S earlier this year. You can already play it on the official Monster Hunter Wilds Steam page.
A Technical Balancing Act
Early impressions of the Switch 2 build describe “surprisingly stable performance” alongside noticeably lower-resolution visuals compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions — a trade-off that was largely expected given the hardware gap, but one Capcom appears to have managed without sacrificing playability. The port ships alongside full cross-platform play, so Switch 2 hunters will be able to team up with friends on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox from day one.
Local Co-Op Makes a Comeback
One detail aimed squarely at longtime fans: the Switch 2 version adds offline local ad-hoc multiplayer for two players, a feature reminiscent of the Monster Hunter 3DS era that lets friends hunt together without an internet connection — and keeps the game playable even after online services eventually shut down years from now. The Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion is also confirmed for a 2027 release across every platform, including Switch 2, the same day as PC and consoles.
Gear Up for December on Every Platform
Whichever console you’re hunting on, it pays to have credit ready before the expansion drops. Browse our Nintendo Switch gift cards and Nintendo eShop credit, or grab a Steam Wallet Code (Global) if you’re sticking with the PC version.
