Capcom: Announcement of Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2 Boosted Game Sales

The Switch 2 Version Announcement Positively Impacted Overall Interest in the Game

During its Q2 financial report, Capcom shared interesting statistics regarding Monster Hunter Wilds. According to the publisher, the announcement of a version for the upcoming Switch 2 console became one of the key factors that noticeably boosted the game's sales pace in the market.

In the first half of 2026 alone, sales of Monster Hunter Wilds reached 800,000 copies. This was aided by several factors:

• Official release announcement for Switch 2;
• Announcement of the upcoming major expansion Ascendance;
• Adjustments to pricing policy across various platforms.

Demo Version Is Already Available

The release of Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 will take place on December 4, 2026. However, players can already download the demo version, explore the Forbidden Lands, and try out the local cooperative mode. All accumulated progress can be seamlessly transferred to the full version of the game.