CAPCOM | First Look At Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance with Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed

More monster hunting on the go.

With Monster Hunter Wilds now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, CAPCOM dropped some exciting news during Summer Game Fest.

A new expansion titled Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is in the works for next year. A brand-new trailer showcased new and returning monsters, refined gameplay mechanics, and a striking new high-altitude locale.

But that’s not the only good news — CAPCOM also confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 port of the base game is currently in development.

For the official trailer and press release, we have both here:

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Launches in 2027

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the massive expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds™, was announced today at Summer Game Fest. The upcoming expansion for the action RPG launches worldwide in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The reveal delivered a first look at the content-rich expansion, showcasing new and returning monsters, refined gameplay mechanics, a new high-altitude locale, and more. Watch the trailer here on YouTube.

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 is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam. Hunters can sharpen their weapons for the quests ahead by picking up the base game today, which is currently on sale.

Source: CAPCOM via Summer Game Fest