Following the reveal of the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion, Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Development of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds is underway, and more details will be revealed at a later date, according to translations provided by Final Weapon staff writer Ryuji.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance launches in 2027. Here’s an overview of the new expansion, via Capcom:
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance advances the story of the Forbidden Lands as the Expedition Team’s adventure soars to a new locale set amongst the clouds. In the expansion, hunters will explore islands in the sky and wield explosive new abilities that evolve the gameplay and take the hunting action to new heights. The challenge will also rise to a whole new level with the return of Elder Dragons and Master Rank content.
Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto confirmed the development of a large-scale expansion this past February, promising more details during the summer. According to Tsujimoto, the expansion is on a scale similar to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Before launch, Final Weapon reviewed Monster Hunter Wilds and gave it a 4 out of 5 score, noting that the game is “a worthy follow-up to Capcom’s most successful game ever. The revamped gameplay is the best Monster Hunter has ever been, especially with additions like the Focus Mode. Beyond performance issues, Capcom went above and beyond in creating a game I find myself unable to stop playing. With a legitimate story mode and numerous tweaks, there has never been a better time to jump into Monster Hunter for the very first time.”
