Monster Hunter Wilds Is Coming To Nintendo Switch 2 In December

Look forward to playing Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 in December

BY Dylan Blight

Oct 1, 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2, with Capcom confirming the game will launch on December 4, 2026.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version will include all Title Update content released so far, including the Grand Hub, returning monsters such as Lagiacrus and the Final Fantasy XIV Online collaboration. Most importantly, it will support local wireless multiplayer between Nintendo Switch 2 systems and full online cross-play.

Are you going to pick up Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2? Let me know in the comments section below.

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Dylan Blight

[He/Him] Dylan Blight is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Explosion Network, an independent Australian publication covering video games, film, television and pop culture. Since founding Explosion Network in 2017, Dylan has written and produced reviews, news, interviews, features and podcasts across the entertainment industry, while overseeing the publication's editorial direction and content.