Capcom officially confirmed on June 6 that Monster Hunter Wilds is being developed for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, though no release date or detailed features were provided yet [1, 2, 3, 4]. The company said, "Monster Hunter Wilds is currently in development for Nintendo Switch 2! We'll have more info to share, including the release date, in the future" [1].
The original Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, but was not released for the original Nintendo Switch [1, 2]. Series director Ryozo Tsujimoto noted that development for the Switch 2 port is underway, though specifics on changes or additional content remain unannounced [4].
Alongside the port reveal, Capcom announced a major expansion titled Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, slated for release in 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S [1, 2, 3]. Ascendance will introduce a new skybound region featuring floating islands and ancient ruins. The expansion also brings back elder dragons, including Kushala Daora and the large returning monster Lao-Shan Lung [1, 3].
The expansion will add Master Rank quests and a new Boost Bracer mechanic for players to explore [1]. Capcom has ended free content updates for the base game as of the end of 2025, following a series of performance improvements and new quest and event content released earlier this year [1].
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is set to arrive in 2027 for all existing platforms except the upcoming Switch 2 version, which has yet to receive a launch window [1, 2, 3].
