Monster Hunter Wilds
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Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo To Launch On October 19
And it's not like every other Monster Hunter demo you may have seen. The next demo up after Metaphor: Refantazio is going to be an interesting test of the Switch 2. Capcom have confirmed a "prologue" demo for the Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds will be available starting on October 19. The...
Nintendo World ReportMonster Hunter Wilds demo available next week on Switch 2 eShop
A free demo of Monster Hunter Wilds, which allows players to experience the opening story of Capcom’s hit action RPG, launched for other platforms back in August. Then a month later, it was revealed in the latest Nintendo Direct that a port of the game is in development for Nintendo Switch 2. Now...
My Nintendo NewsMonster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo for Switch 2 launches October 19
The Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo for Switch 2 will launch on October 19, Capcom …
Gematsu
Monster Hunter Wilds Free Prologue Demo Brings The Hunt To Switch 2 Next Week
Local play supported. Last month, Capcom announced it would be releasing a Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. It's now provided an update about this, announcing it will be available next week on 19th October 2026. It will be a completely free download and allows you to carry...
Nintendo Life
Monster Hunter Wilds demo heading to Nintendo Switch 2 next week
Capcom will offer a free “Prologue” demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 next week, according to the company. This can be downloaded starting on October 19 in North America / October 20 in Europe. The demo lets fans experience the start of the adventure. When the full game arrives,...
Nintendo EverythingMonster Hunter Rise sales at 20 million and new art to celebrate
Monster Hunter Rise continues to shift copies despite the newer Monster Hunter Wilds. Today, Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Rise has now sold 20 million units worldwide since it originally launched on the Nintendo Switch as a timed exclusive back in 2021. Capcom has thanked fans for its...
My Nintendo NewsMonster Hunter Rise Has Sold 20 Million Units
The 2021 action RPG continues to soar to new sales heights, even as the latest entry, Monster Hunter Wilds, struggles to match its pace.
GamingBolt
Monster Hunter Rise Surpasses 20 Million Global Sales
The hunt began as a Switch exclusive. Capcom's Monster Hunter series has become an absolute powerhouse over the past two decades and while the company's current focus is on the latest entry Monster Hunter Wilds, it's taken a brief moment this week to provide an update on the sales of the previous...
Nintendo LifeMonster Hunter Wilds’ Switch 2 Optimization Was “Painstaking”, Says Producer
Since the development team had to go through the entire game to find areas to optimize, the process was "at times seemingly endless".
GamingBoltCapcom: It’s been “painstaking” process bringing Monster Hunter Wilds to Switch 2
Monster Hunter Wilds on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S drew plenty of criticism at launch due to the game’s performance on the hardware. Many attributed it to the use of Capcom‘s RE Engine for a large open world game. Not one to concede defeat, the team spent hours improving the performance...
My Nintendo News
Autumn Sale Now Live!
"Monster Hunter Wilds"—whose major expansion releases in 2027— is on sale for for 25% off! But there's more! The "Monster Hunter Series Pack," (Bundle) which comes with past releases in the series, and the "Monster Hunter Stories 3 + Wilds Pack" (Bundle), which includes "Monster Hunter Stories 3:...
Steam News
Capcom Admits It's Been A "Painstaking" Process Porting Monster Hunter Wilds To Switch 2
The team made decisions and optimisations "one by one". If you've experienced Monster Hunter Wilds on other platforms, especially during its launch window, you might already be aware of the game's technical woes. Despite this, these troubles haven't stopped Capcom from bringing the game to Switch...
Nintendo Life
Monster Hunter Wilds promises Ascendance’s difficulty will meet players where they are at master rank
You might be one of those sickos who felt like Monster Hunter Wilds was far, far too easy, which in some way is understandable considering the flexibility and power of the game’s focus mode. Well, if you’re the sort who’s eager to have giant magical alligators cave your digital face in, you might...
Massively Overpowered
Capcom says bringing Monster Hunter Wilds to Switch 2 was a “painstaking process”
It is no secret that Monster Hunter Wilds had an extremely rough launch, with the PC version suffering the most, leading to waves of negative reviews for the game during its first year on the market. Since then, Capcom has released several updates to improve performance and now, they've even...
KitGuru
Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 runs at a stable 30FPS, but it took Capcom a "painstaking, seemingly endless process" to get there
A lot has already been said of Monster Hunter Wilds' upcoming Switch 2 port. The game, with all its free DLC updates - including new monsters - will be available 5th December, arriving with local co-op support to harken back to those old Gathering Hall days on the PSP or 3DS (if you're an old-head,...
Eurogamer
Capcom Says Porting Monster Hunter Wilds To Switch 2 Was A ‘Painstaking And At Times Seemingly Endless Process’
A monster of a Switch 2 port
Kotaku
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance Aims To Supercharge The Endgame And Increase Difficulty With Master Ranks: ‘We Want To Make Sure It Delivers The Level Of Challenge And Depth That Players Would Expect’
Capcom's biggest entry in the Monster Hunter series to date is ready for its big comeback
Kotaku
Capcom Quietly Reveals Cut Monster Hunter Wilds Designs
Monster Hunter Wilds director revealed that some monster designs did not make the final cut and explained the reason behind this decision. Monster Hunter Wilds was released in February 2025 and quickly became a major success, with eight million copies sold in its first three days. Now, the game is...
Steam NewsCapcom Quietly Reveals Cut Monster Hunter Wilds Designs
Capcom discreetly confirms that certain Monster Hunter Wilds creature designs were scrapped from the final game and explains the reason why.
Game Rant
At TGS 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance felt like an apology, while the basegame somehow runs on Switch 2
Ok, but how did they get this running on a Switch 2! It barely runs on PC handhelds?
Steam NewsAt TGS 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance felt like an apology, while the basegame somehow runs on Switch 2
Ok, but how did they get this running on a Switch 2! It barely runs on PC handhelds?
RPG Site
TGS 2026 Preview: Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Kicked My Butt and I Thanked Them For It
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance was shown off at Tokyo Game Show last week, boasting tough new hunts and inspired changes to weapons.
DualShockers
This Week in Switch 2 - TGS 2026 Recap + Mega Man, Monster Hunter Wilds & Final Fantasy previews
The guys are back with another great episode diving into all the news out of Tokyo Game Show 2026
Shacknews
10 Most Anticipated Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance
With a new expansion on the horizon, plenty of old favorites could return, fitting perfectly with the sky high setting of Monster Hunter Ascendance.
DualShockers
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Might Be the Endgame I’ve Been Waiting For | IGN Preview
Key Preview Takeaways: Boost Drivers are a major new feature of this expansion. The new monsters present challenging battles, just as I’d wanted. Ascendance could be the endgame I’ve been wishing for after Wilds’s endgame was a bit too easy. I liked Monster Hunter Wilds quite a bit at launch. The...
Steam NewsMonster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Might Be the Endgame I’ve Been Waiting For | IGN Preview
The first taste of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance already has me salivating. The new tricks, new (and returning) monsters, and brand new suite of boosts are going to significantly disrupt how I do my builds, and how I approach hunts. Just thinking about it now has my synapses firing, and there...
IGNMonster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Team Wants to Bring Forward Lessons it Learned About PC Performance
Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto said that it took "a lot of time and research" for the Monster Hunter Wilds team to figure out optimization.
GamingBolt
After Monster Hunter Wilds' PC woes, lead says making games "perform well" needs "time and research"
Needless to say, things could've gone better for Monster Hunter Wilds on PC. The hit game suffered a plethora of performance problems and other issues, leading to a decidedly mixed reception on Steam. Ahead of new expansion Ascendance, the devs are hoping to learn more about adapting to the...
Steam NewsAfter Monster Hunter Wilds' PC woes, lead says making games "perform well" needs "time and research"
The studio is learning from the PC feedback
GamesRadar
Baby Khezu Will Debut in Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance
Both adult and baby versions of Khezu will appear in the Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance expansion next year.
Siliconera
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance devs discuss Switch 2, Wilds feedback, and the expansion’s time skip
Monster Hunter Wilds’ ‘massive’ expansion, Ascendance, is in full promotion mode, and at Tokyo Game Show VGC was able to catch up with the game’s development team. Set for release in 2017, Ascendance expands on the world and gameplay of Wilds with new areas and monsters, new hunter actions, and the...
Steam NewsMonster Hunter Wilds Ascendance devs discuss Switch 2, Wilds feedback, and the expansion’s time skip
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds leaders discuss the expansion
VGC
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance reveals Khezu
Khezu's legendary battle theme also appears to be in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance.
Steam NewsMonster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance reveals Khezu
Khezu's legendary battle theme also appears to be in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance.
RPG Site
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 20, 2026 – Monster Hunter Wilds, Guardians of the Galaxy, more
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of September 20, 2026: United States Switch 2 Dragon Quest 11 S – September 24 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – September 24 – Amazon, GameStop Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea...
Nintendo EverythingMonster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Director Promises Balance of Story and Endgame Challenges
Capcom's Takuro Hiraoka also acknowledges a "gap in expectations" for the base game because players were "so good and so skilled."
GamingBolt
10 Most Improved Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance
With the inclusion of the Boost Bracer, each weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance is getting big buffs. Let's see who won out.
DualShockers
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Has “Lore Reasons” For Kushala Darora’s Return
Somehow, Kushala Darora returned.
TheGamer
Monster Hunter Wilds confirms QOL for the base game and two returning monsters for Ascendance
Monster Hunter Wilds appears to have kept itself pretty busy during the Tokyo Game Show this past weekend, with a bundle of information drops made as the convention moved along about both the base game itself and its upcoming Ascendance expansion. First off are the quality-of-life updates that will...
Massively Overpowered
Monster Hunter Producer Says Fixing Wilds Was “Hardest Team Has Ever Worked”
Even after all of the launch issues, Monster Hunter Wilds' producer is glad he didn't delay the PC release.
TheGamer
Preview: Ascendance Has Me Hyped to Obsess Over Monster Hunter Wilds Again
Mmm, so tasty! When Capcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming expansion, Ascendance, would be playable at Tokyo Game Show, it immediately became the top title on my list to get my claws into. Monster Hunter has been one of my favourite video game series since Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate...
Push Square
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance brings back the series' most terrifying foe
A new Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance special stage at TGS 2026 gave us a first glimpse at Khezu, who joins the RPG expansion's roster. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance brings back the series' most terrifying foe
Steam News
Monster Hunter Wilds devs on bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2, didn’t want to offer an inferior version
The team behind Monster Hunter Wilds has spoken about the work that went into the new Nintendo Switch 2 version. Everything here comes from a new interview with Famitsu. Series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, producer Genki Sunano, and executive director Kaname Fujioka participated in the discussion....
Nintendo EverythingMonster Hunter Wilds Ascendance brings back the series' most terrifying foe
A new Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance special stage at TGS 2026 gave us a first glimpse at Khezu, who joins the RPG expansion’s roster.
PCGamesNCapcom says acclaimed Monster Hunter World won’t come to Nintendo Switch 2
Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has ruled out a Nintendo Switch 2 port of the beloved Monster Hunter World. The main sticking point is that the engine is different from the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port of Monster Hunter Wilds saying that if they did bring it across they would have...
My Nintendo NewsMonster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 development began in June 2025
In a new interview with Famitsu the various developers behind Monster Hunter Wilds have revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version development kicked off in June 2025. The team began by trying to get the game up and running on the Nintendo Switch 2 and they say that it was “truly a process of...
My Nintendo News
Khezu Stretches into Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance!
We revealed during a stage event at the Capcom booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that Khezu will appear in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. Khezu A familiar monster from the Monster Hunter series will make an electrifying entrance in Ascendance! Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — Official Website...
Steam News
'Players got better than we expected': Monster Hunter Wilds DLC director says Capcom is retuning its difficulty standards for the expansion's endgame
While Monster Hunter Wilds' performance issues dominated the conversation about its reception on PC, one of the other ongoing sources of player frustration was the entry's approach to difficulty. Initially, a number of players thought the game was too much of a sleepwalk—but once later updates...
Steam News'Players got better than we expected': Monster Hunter Wilds DLC director says Capcom is retuning its difficulty standards for the expansion's endgame
"We're working on that balance."
PC Gamer
Monster Hunter Wilds will target 30fps on Switch 2 with two visual modes docked and one handheld
Capcom reveals the Monster Hunter Wilds output resolution and frame rate targets for Switch 2.
Steam News
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Confirmed
Sounds okay, but... Capcom has confirmed the expected resolution and performance for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. Overall, it sounds okay. You're looking at a 30fps frame rate target, with two resolution options available for docked mode: Prioritise Resolution and Prioritise Frame Rate....
Nintendo LifeMonster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2: 1260p resolution mode, 1080p performance, 864p handheld, 30fps
Capcom has detailed what to expect from Monster Hunter Wilds regarding resolution and framerate on the Nintendo Switch 2. There will be a couple of modes to choose from either Resolution Mode or Performance Mode docked. If you opt for Resolution it will display at 1260p and if you opt for...
My Nintendo News
Capcom details performance for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom gave us our first look at Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 during last week’s direct, and they have just provided details how it will run on Nintendo Switch 2. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to release on the platform December 4, 2026. It seems that Nintendo Switch 2 is locked onto...
Nintendo EverythingMonster Hunter Wilds will target 30fps on Switch 2 with two visual modes docked and one handheld
Capcom reveals the Monster Hunter Wilds output resolution and frame rate targets for Switch 2.
RPG SiteMonster Hunter Wilds Ending Paid Character Editing On December 3rd
Perhaps this should have been done a while ago, but better late than never, since this has remained one of Wilds' biggest criticisms.
GamingBolt
Capcom Ending Monster Hunter Wilds Character Edit Vouchers
The Monster Hunter Wilds Character and Palico Edit Vouchers are going away in favor of free customization.
Siliconera
Capcom is finally removing scummy character customization vouchers from Monster Hunter Wilds, players immediately dance on their grave
Ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Capcom has announced the removal of the game's widely hated character edit vouchers, which force players to spend real money in order to re-edit their character's appearance. "With the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance in 2027, all players will be...
Steam NewsCapcom is finally removing scummy character customization vouchers from Monster Hunter Wilds, players immediately dance on their grave
You won't need to spend real money to repeatedly edit your own character anymore
GamesRadar
Monster Hunter Wilds ditches one of its most hated features
'Monster Hunter Wilds' is removing microtransactions around editing a character's base appearance.
Polygon
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Gameplay
We got to check out Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance and see what was new, such as the Boost Driver, Skybound Eyrie location, and two monsters Araketa and Teostra.
GameSpot