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Don’t forget Monster Hunter Wilds demo for Nintendo Switch 2 is coming today
Everyone is curious as to how Monster Hunter Wilds runs on the Nintendo Switch 2 and we haven’t got long to find out as the demo releases today on the Nintendo eShop. A exact time for when the demo lands has not been announced. Save data from the Monster Hunter Wilds prologue demo will transfer…...
Capcom to release Monster Hunter Wilds’ Switch 2 demo next week
Ahead of the game’s Switch 2 launch on the 4th of December, Capcom has confirmed that a prologue demo for Monster Hunter Wilds will officially come to the platform early next week. Capcom to release Monster Hunter Wilds’ Switch 2 demo next week first appeared on KitGuru.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Won’t Add a 15th Weapon, but Every Hunter Gets Free Weapon Tweaks and New Actions
Announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is CAPCOM's attempt to regain momentum on the latest chapter of its most popular series. After the astounding commercial results registered by Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise, Wilds broke new records...
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo Launches on October 19th for Switch 2
Digital pre-orders for the action RPG go live on the same day, and save data will carry over when it launches on December 4th.
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Demo Offers Local Multiplayer
That Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo is coming to the Switch 2 soon and will include the new local multiplayer feature.
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo Launches October 19 With Save Data Transfer
Capcom announced that the Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue demo for Switch 2 will release on October 19, 2026. The demo features the story’s opening, transferable save data to the full game, and support for local multiplayer. Online multiplayer will not be available. Monster Hunter Wilds is available...
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance - The Big Interview
We sat down with the game's director, art director, Switch 2 producer, and series producer to discuss all things Ascendance.
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 demo launches on October 19, will include local multiplayer
The demo will not include online multiplayer.
The Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds gets a Prologue Demo next week
Progress will carry over to the main game
Monster Hunter Wilds' fairly generous Prologue Demo comes to Switch 2 next week
Capcom is letting players 'try before they buy' Monster Hunter Wilds' on Switch 2, bringing the fairly generous 'Prologue demo' to the console before the game's full release on the platform on 4th December. Read more
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 demo launches on October 19, will include local multiplayer
The demo will not include online multiplayer.
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...
Monster 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...
Monster 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 …
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...
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,...
Monster 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...
Monster 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.
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...
Monster 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".
Capcom: 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...
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:...
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...
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...
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