On Friday, July 25, 2025, the hunting action game "WILD HEARTS S," inspired by feudal Japan, was released for the Nintendo Switch 2.
This game is a ported version of "WILD HEARTS," which was released in February 2023, and features minor system adjustments as well as a demo.
Hunt Beasts with Karakuri and Weapons! A Medieval Japanese-Style Action Hunting Game!
The hunting action game "WILD HEARTS S" from Koei Tecmo Games has been released for Nintendo Switch 2.
"WILD HEARTS S" is a ported version of the previously released "WILD HEARTS."
Players engage in thrilling battles against massive beasts by instantly building karakuri, or automatons, to gain an advantage in combat and master eight unique types of weapons.
Changes from "WILD HEARTS"
Maximum Number of Players Changed from 3 to 4
The number of players for online and local co-op has been changed from a maximum of 3 to 4.
However, while a "Nintendo Switch Online" membership is required for online play, an EA account is not.
Nintendo Switch 2's "Game Chat Feature" Is Available
Although "WILD HEARTS S" does not have built-in voice or text chat features, you can use the Nintendo Switch 2's "Game Chat Feature."
Additional Updates Are Available from the Start
In "WILD HEARTS S," beasts and additional modes added in "WILD HEARTS" updates are available from the beginning.
However, no new content has been added to this remake.
Balance Adjustments
The parameters of some weapons and armor have been adjusted. This makes it easier to take on beasts that were difficult to defeat at the beginning.
The mechanic where beasts flee based on the amount of damage they take has been adjusted to reduce the frequency of them running away.
Demo Is Also Available! Play Comfortably by Transferring Save Data!
A demo that allows you to transfer your save data to the full version is now available on the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store!
You can play from the beginning of the game through the prologue and experience hunting beasts such as Ragetail, Sapscourge, and Kingtusk.
It also supports a maximum of 4 players for multiplayer (online and local), and you can play co-op with other players on the demo or the full version.