Capcom has done it again and made a huge decision to port Monster Hunter Wilds for the Nintendo Switch 2. One of Capcom’s biggest franchises is getting traction once more as not only will the game be released for the Switch 2, but Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the new DLC story content, will also be released.
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next.
This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.
The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Story
A few years ago, 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 organized an expedition into the Forbidden Lands to investigate.
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Features
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
Monsters that inhabit these environments have been forced to adapt to the dynamic changes, using their unique characteristics to survive and thrive.
Hunting
As the world around them changes, so must the hunters and their tactics. Hunters will have a multitude of weapons and armor to choose from, and the art of the hunt itself has evolved as they learn to anticipate monsters’ behavior and familiarize 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 for the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026. Pre-orders for both the digital and physical versions are now available for purchase. More info about the game can be found on its main website.
