Capcom has been actively supporting Nintendo’s Switch 2 with multiple planned releases, including Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and the new IP Pragmata. Now, a new rumour has sparked excitement among fans: Monster Hunter Wilds could be heading to Nintendo Switch 2.

The speculation stems from dataminers examining Title Update 4, the latest content drop for Monster Hunter Wilds. Files within the update reportedly contain references such as “via.store.Native.ns2UpgradeEdition” and “NSW2”, a common abbreviation for Nintendo Switch 2. These references include unique graphical settings, such as DLSS upscaling, adjusted NPC and monster rendering distances, and potential support for local wireless multiplayer, features that align with the capabilities of Nintendo’s hybrid console.

While these discoveries are intriguing, it’s important to note that datamines do not confirm official releases. There is still a possibility that Capcom may be preparing the game for other handheld systems, such as the Steam Deck. However, Capcom’s strong track record with Nintendo platforms—including support for Street Fighter 6 and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess—adds weight to the speculation.

Community Reactions

The fan response has been mixed. Some are excited by the chance to play Monster Hunter Wilds on the go, while others voice concerns about performance. Wilds has experienced optimization issues on PS5 and PC, and questions remain about how the game would run on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Still, Nintendo fans point to successful ports of demanding games, such as Cyberpunk 2077, as examples that such a port could be achievable with proper optimization.

Other community members argue that a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Monster Hunter Rise or a new title built specifically for the hardware might be preferable, given Monster Hunter Wilds’ performance challenges at launch. Datamined information also hints at potential adjustments to foliage, textures, and NPC rendering, which may make the game more feasible for the console.

What’s Next

Capcom has not made any official announcements regarding a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds. For now, the rumor remains speculative, but it has already captured the imagination of fans eager to hunt monsters on Nintendo’s new system. Whether this leads to a full port or serves as groundwork for future projects, Nintendo Switch 2 owners may soon have new ways to experience the Monster Hunter universe.