Capcom announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Digital pre-orders have opened on the Nintendo eShop, where players can purchase the Standard Edition at an early-purchase special price of 3,742 yen (tax included) through Thursday, January 7, 2027.
Note: This article is based on information published in Japan. Please refer to local official websites for sale details in each country or region.
Monster Hunter Wilds Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2! The Hunt Begins on Friday, December 4
The hunting action title, Monster Hunter Wilds, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on Friday, December 4, 2026!
In conjunction with the announcement, Capcom also released a Pre-Order Trailer showcasing the game's highlights.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version supports Handheld Mode, allowing you to play Monster Hunter Wilds anywhere.
Connecting to a TV lets you experience the expansive world and thrilling hunts on a big screen.
Supports Up to 4-Player Local Wireless Multiplayer! Crossplay Also Supported
The Nintendo Switch 2 version supports local wireless multiplayer.
By gathering Nintendo Switch 2 consoles together, up to four players can hunt together locally.
Online multiplayer also supports crossplay, enabling seamless matchmaking with players across different platforms.
Even during single-player hunts, firing an SOS Flare calls other players or NPC Support Hunters to rush to your aid.
Includes All Post-Launch Updates to Date!
The Nintendo Switch 2 version will include all title update content released on other platforms up to Friday, December 4, 2026.
Included are monsters such as Mizutsune, Seregios, Lagiacrus, and Gogmazios, alongside Omega Planetes from the special collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV.
Furthermore, the version will include virtually all event quests out of the box.
Players can also enjoy seasonal events held periodically in the Grand Hub.
Digital Standard Edition Available at Early-Purchase Special Price of 3,742 Yen (Tax Included)!
Pre-orders for the digital version of Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 are currently live on the Nintendo eShop.
While the regular price of the Standard Edition is 4,990 yen (tax included), it is available at an early-purchase special price of 3,742 yen (tax included) through Thursday, January 7, 2027.
In addition, Capcom will also release a Gold Edition bundling the base game with 10 DLC packs that enrich hunter life.
You can check details regarding contents on the Capcom Town Store.
Digital Edition
- Monster Hunter Wilds Standard Edition: 4,990 yen (tax included) (3,742 yen (tax included) through January 7, 2027)
- Monster Hunter Wilds Gold Edition: 7,990 yen (tax included)
Physical Editions Feature Deluxe Edition and Double Packs!
The physical edition (key card) introduces a Deluxe Edition that bundles the base game with the Deluxe Pack containing layered armor and cosmetics.
Additionally, physical bundle options include the Hunting Buddies Double Pack bundling two physical copies, and the Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twin Pack bundling the game with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twin Dragons of Fate.
Physical Edition (Key Card)
- Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition: 4,990 yen (tax included)
- Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting Buddies Double Pack: 8,990 yen (tax included)
- Monster Hunter Wilds / Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twin Pack
Furthermore, a hardware bundle containing the Nintendo Switch 2 console and a digital copy of Monster Hunter Wilds Standard Edition—the Nintendo Switch 2 (Japan Domestic Model) Monster Hunter Wilds Set—will also launch on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Layered Armor Guild Knight Set and More Included as Pre-Order / Early-Purchase Bonuses
As a pre-order bonus and physical early-purchase bonus for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds, players will receive the in-game Hunter Layered Armor, Guild Knight Set, and the talisman, Hope Charm.
Physical early-purchase bonuses are available only while bonus supplies last, so be sure to check early.
Pre-Order & Physical Early-Purchase Bonuses
- Layered Armor: Guild Knight Set
- Talisman: Hope Charm
Early Demo Coming Ahead of Launch! Ascendance Releasing in 2027
Prior to the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom will release an early demo, with details such as distribution timing to be announced in the future.
Furthermore, the massive expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, is also scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
For more details on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds, visit the official Monster Hunter Wilds website.
Note: This article is based on information published in Japan. Please refer to local official websites for sale details in each country or region.
| Title Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title | Monster Hunter Wilds |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam |
| Release Date | Nintendo Switch 2: Friday, December 4, 2026 PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam: Available Now |
| Price | Nintendo Switch 2 Digital Standard Edition: 4,990 yen (tax included) Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Edition (Key Card) Deluxe Edition: 4,990 yen (tax included) |
| Players | 1 Player (Online: 1–4 Players) |
| Genre | Hunting Action |
| CERO Rating | C (Ages 15 and older) |
