Monster Hunter Wilds confirmed for Switch 2, launches Dec 4, 2026

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Monster Hunter Wilds landed on Nintendo Direct when Capcom confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 release date of December 4, 2026, reigniting interest in the title. The announcement highlighted full cross-platform online play, wireless local play, and inclusion of all Free Title Updates, which prompted players to talk about returning to the game or starting fresh on Switch 2. Conversation centered on the handheld-local co-op feel returning to the series and practical questions about cross saves between Switch 2 and other platforms, while individual posts ranged from delighted celebration to frustration that earlier entries lacked crossplay. One personal beat: a player wrote they could "hug the world" at the news, capturing the emotional relief some longtime fans feel.

Wario64

@wario64.bsky.social

Resident Evil 2 Deluxe + 3 + 4 Gold remakes coming to Switch 2. Out Oct 16

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EliotBallade6

Fucking finally! Too bad no actual physical release, although that was to be expected.

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link3

RE3R Inferno mode here I come

Endless Mike3

hell yeah time to buy my 14th version of RE4 (not a joke, I love this game and will buy it every time Capcom ports it)

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yayayayaya time to speedrun them 100% again on yet another platform :))))

Michael Scally2

Another square for me... (and another excuse to abandon my Xbox...) I'll hold off on checking the Game Key square for now... But if they're anything like the 7-9 ports... Fingers crossed for another bundle... #FizzVsGaming #NintendoDirect

Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Mirror]

@nintendoamericax.bsky.social

The hunt is on. Monster Hunter Wilds arrives Dec 4 on Nintendo Switch 2! Hunt massive monsters in a dynamic world with wireless local play, full cross-platform online play, and all Free Title Updates. Pre-orders begin Oct 19! #NintendoDirect @monsterhunter.capcomusa.com

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Jamis 💕Hiatus!!5

Estou finalmente livre. A Capcom me escutou.

Lady Noriko ⚔️🖤3

People really thought that it's not possible. Time to say goodbye to this "Nintendo consoles are underpowered" bullshit everyone is still hanging on to.

Daemon (but speedy)3

i might pick this up finally

nono ➡️ Commissions open!

@nonoworks.bsky.social

I've been waiting for Monster Hunter Wilds forever! Thank you, Nintendo!

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Stealth40k

@stealth40k.bsky.social

Monster Hunter Wilds will be $29.99 on Switch 2 until Dec 19. Then it will be available for $39.99. A good price to get Switch 2 owners to jump in.

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Steve 🔥🗡💀9

Excuse me WHAT lol actually crazy price

GatoKai🎲🎮4

That price is wild haha. I mean they are making it tempting a shame there's no cross save. We also haven't seen how it runs on switch 2 yet. If it runs well then this a great deal.

Knoebel

@knoebel.bsky.social

'Resident Evil 2-4 Remake' are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16th. youtu.be/jZZWxF_nENU

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RPG Site

@rpgsite.net

Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition physical release will be available for $39.99 as a Game-Key Card. It includes the base game and a Deluxe Pack voucher. A prologue demo is also planned to release before launch: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19528-monster-hunter-wilds-switch-2-release-date

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Sneeve

@snivycontrarian.bsky.social

Nintendo has FORGOTTEN about Mario. Again. But new Metroid and Kirby are really cool, I'm interested. And I can finally play Monster Hunter Wilds.

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Vex1

im so damn excited about the metroid game! it looks so baller

Your Boi Trigger1

I was thinking the Kirby game was gonna be Mario.... just to see Kirby's house and said "Sorry, Mario....".

Briar Thorn1

Vaguely anticipating a doodle sometime of you making a meal of a few of your favorites... I could see you looking positively ravishing with a squirmy bellyful of a few balahara... or maybe even a whole apex or two... five... to call your lunch...

Gooey1

Here's to waiting another year before we hear anything about the next 3D Mario ughhh

Jefftroidvania 🎮

@jefftroidvania.com

If anyone's getting Monster Hunter Wilds when it comes to Switch 2, let me know and we can be friends on there and play together I love Monster Hunter Wilds lol Actually, my Hunter ID is 9C7FN9CJ if anyone wants to add me (just let me know you did and what your hunter's name is)

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Lephys "I need to finish that game!" Punkowsky 🕹️2

It currently has crossplay, so if it is able to utilize that via Nintendo as well, I'm game! I can usually only play late (after 9pm central time), but I have a couple of friends who have it as well. ^_^ I play on PS5.

DatBoiWinter1

Re-buying and restarting from scratch on Switch 2. 🙂‍↕️ My original playthrough was Xbox, but I am no longer wanting to pay for Xbox services. 👏

Steve 🔥🗡💀1

Im probably double dipping on switch 2 mainly cause handheld mh is always peak lol

domino

@stopmrdomino.bsky.social

sony saw the monster hunter wilds nintendo switch 2 bundle and just decided to give up on japan entirely

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VGC

@videogameschronicle.com

Monster Hunter Wilds will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, with its expansion to follow next year. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/monster...

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Drakia 🐲 MHWilds: Ascendance Hype!!

@drakuhound1997.bsky.social

That was a good direct imo Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Xenoblade 3 Switch 2 ft. Shimmer Metroid Ravenous Kirby and the World Beyond Torneko Mystery Dungeon No Xenoblade Genesis, but I guess they’re just waiting till it’s closer to release before revealing the date

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Anime News Network

@animenewsnetwork.com

The Guild authorizes this Switch 2 release of Monster Hunter Wilds!

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Janet Garcia

@gameonysus.bsky.social

Monster hunter wilds on switch looks like a 360 game.

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Heck Yeah Metal Slimes!

@metalsli.me

Now that Zelda is out of the way, what are our hopes and dreams for tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct? - More DQ remakes / DQXII - New 2D Wario Land - Resident Evil 4 - Breath of Fire Collection - Viewtiful Joe 3 - Something unexpected!!

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Ferro1

I wouldn't hate to see a fresh take on Startropics, especially if the movement is a little more meticulous like the first one than the lightly slimy free movement in Zoda's Revenge. Make it a budget title or something!

Zidd1

I'm once again hoping for an international release of DQX

NeoSableye1

Breath of Fire would be fucking awesome wtf

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Lier X. Agerate3

- New 3D Mario - Crystalis remake - Excite Truck remake - New Kid Icarus, make it part sandbox adventure, part flight sim - New StarTropics - New Wario IP of some kind - Dragon Quest 4/5/6 remakes - More GBA RPGs on the NSO come onnnn FFTA, Shining Soul, Tales of Phantasia, something - Cubivore

Will!🐀🏳️‍⚧️🔞

@wkdart.bsky.social

I started watching the direct because it streamed while I was sleeping and got confused because I didn't realize Wilds wasn't on that switch lmao. Monster Hunter is a series I kind of associate with Nintendo because my first one was Tri

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Monster Hunter Wilds confirmed for Switch 2, launches Dec 4, 2026

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