Capcom announces that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 December 2026. The announcement is made during a Nintendo Direct presentation and is paired with additional release information, including a game-key card offering and a prologue demo.

Nintendo Life reports that the Switch 2 version will include “all title updates.” It also says players can access local multiplayer for up to four hunters and supports full cross-platform play. Eurogamer similarly reports the game is coming to Switch 2 later this year and highlights local cooperative play.

While the sources largely align on the platform and multiplayer capabilities, their emphasis differs. Nintendo Life provides more specific details on date, included updates, and cross-platform support, while Eurogamer focuses more generally on the Switch 2 release timing and the presence of local co-operative play.