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Monster Hunter Wilds

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Company and staff credits

Publisher
Capcom logo / Sorry, we don't have accessible text for this image :( Capcom Co., Ltd.
Developer
Capcom logo / Sorry, we don't have accessible text for this image :( Capcom Co., Ltd.

Platform comparison

Platform Released Local Link/LAN Online Interfaces Target FPS Video Sound
Windows 28 February 2025
Worldwide
1 player
 No
2—4 players
Co-op
Standard No max framerate No max. resolution HDR Surround 7.1
Xbox Series X 28 February 2025
Worldwide
1 player
 No
2—4 players
Co-op
Standard 60 <=4K UHD HDR -
PS5 28 February 2025
Worldwide
1 player
 No
2—4 players
Co-op
Standard 60 <=4K UHD HDR -
PS5 Pro 28 February 2025
Worldwide
1 player
 No
2—4 players
Co-op
Standard 60 <=4K UHD HDR -
Xbox Series S 28 February 2025
Worldwide
1 player
 No
2—4 players
Co-op
Standard 30 <=1080p HDR -
Switch 2 4 December 2026
Worldwide
1 player
1—4 players
Single, co-op
2—4 players
Co-op
Standard 30 <=2240x1260 [16:9] HDR Surround 5.1

Game details

Release dates
  • 28 February 2025:
    • Windows (Worldwide)
    • Xbox Series X (Worldwide)
    • PS5 (Worldwide)
    • PS5 Pro (Worldwide)
    • Xbox Series S (Worldwide)
  • 4 December 2026:
    • Switch 2 (Worldwide)
Genres

Gameplay and content

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Cross-platform, online multiplayer

Monster Hunter Wilds supports online multiplayer for up to four players . Players can form Link Parties with up to four members and take part in quests together, while larger online lobbies can accommodate up to 100 players at once. The lobby acts as a shared social space, but individual multiplayer quests remain limited to four participants. Cross-platform play is available across all platforms.

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Local wireless play on Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds supports local wireless co-op for up to four players.

Publishing

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February 2025 launch

Monster Hunter Wilds released on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A Nintendo Switch 2 version was announced over a year later, with a release date of December 4, 2026.

Graphics and visual design

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Version-specific graphics performance

Monster Hunter Wilds uses dynamic scaling across all platforms, but maximum video resolution varies across platforms. The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X versions all run at 2160p with options for 30, 40 or 60 frames per second (fps). The Xbox Series S version runs at 1080p and 30 fps. The Nintendo Switch 2 version runs at 30 fps with 2240 x 1260 resolution in docked resolution mode, 1080p in docked frame rate mode, or 1536 x 864 in handheld mode. Only the PS5 Pro and Windows versions offer ray tracing.

Music and sound

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Audio output

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds offers 5.1 surround sound (linear PCM), according to Nintendo's own listing. The Windows version offers up to 7.1 surround sound, according to PCGamingWiki.

References

  1. Holster, (2025, May 12). Monster Hunter Wilds - How to Play Co-Op and Multiplayer Overview. Icy Veins. VEDATIS SAS. https://www.icy-veins.com/monster-hunter-wilds/co-op-guide.
  2. Doolan, L.(2026, September 10). Monster Hunter Wilds Launches For Switch 2 This December, Includes Local & Cross-Platform Play. Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/monster-hunter-wilds-launches-for-switch-2-this-december-includes-local-and-cross-platform-play.
  3. Higham, M.(2024, September 25). Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date Revealed During State of Play; New Monsters Shown In Story Trailer. IGN. Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/monster-hunter-wilds-release-date-revealed-during-state-of-play-new-monsters-shown-in-story-trailer.
  4. Chris-(chito), (2026, September 18). Capcom details performance for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Everything. https://nintendoeverything.com/capcom-details-performance-for-monster-hunter-wilds-on-nintendo-switch-2/.
  5. Nintendo(2026). Monster Hunter Wilds. https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/monster-hunter-wilds-switch-2.
  6. PC Gaming Wiki(n.d.). Monster Hunter Wilds. https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Monster_Hunter_Wilds.

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