If the latest leaks are true, then Monster Hunter Wilds may come to Switch 2 at some point in the future. The prospect is no doubt exciting for Nintendo fans, but they should also be cautious. Monster Hunter Wilds was one of the best-selling games of 2025, but it has also suffered from a long list of performance issues since launch. As such, it's hard to imagine it running smoothly on the Switch 2.
Since the Switch 2 arrived last summer, the Nintendo console has received some great ports such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed Shadows. The console can run some pretty big games, but with Capcom struggling to get Monster Hunter Wilds to gamer standards on stronger hardware, a Switch 2 port stirs some complicated feelings. Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2 seems like a perfect match, but launching in early 2025 definitely didn't start the game off on the right foot.
Monster Hunter Wild's launch state casts a shadow over Switch 2's potential
Improvements have been made Monster Hunter Wilds since its early days, but gamers still have many performance issues, especially when it comes to PC. Monster Hunter WildsThe recent Title Update 4 was one of the biggest updates the game has seen to date, for example, and hopefully paves the way for the leaked Switch 2 port.
Title Update 4 not only made performance improvements, but it also added new monsters, such as Gogmazios, new support hunters, and new missions.
List of Monster Hunter Wild performance issues at launch
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Incredibly frequent stuttering and frame rate drops
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Low quality textures
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CPU bottleneck problem
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In-game VRAM meter errors
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Using apps like Discord would often lead to large drops in performance.
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Crashes and various errors often occur, depending on the GPU driver.
Such a port could be good because optimizing for Switch 2 could ultimately be beneficial for each platform, but others might expect it to be a disaster waiting to happen. Caution, instead of hype, is advised given that A.) it's a leak and B.) the port could be problematic. There's no way to know for sure, with neither Nintendo nor Capcom confirming that a Switch 2 port is in the works. As said, Monster Hunter fans will hopefully get news soon.
A fresh Nintendo Direct could be around the corner
February has often been the month Nintendo chooses for the first Direct event of the year. Considering this year's markings Pokémon30th anniversary and The Legend of Zelda40th anniversary, Nintendo potentially has some exciting announcements planned in the near future, and an announcement for Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 would add an extra dose of excitement.
Monster Hunter Wild's rough launch doesn't mean the Switch 2 port will meet the same fate
After the improvements made by Title Update 4, Capcom is taking steps in the right direction. There's still a way to go, but what's next? Monster Hunter Wilds the stock update will hopefully fix at least most of the remaining issues. It's worth noting that Capcom hasn't revealed when the next update is coming, though it could possibly come alongside a Switch 2 port if the leak is accurate.
Monster Hunter and Switch have already proven to be a strong match
- Monster Hunter Rise launched for the original Switch in March 2021
Monster Hunter Rise on Switch is viewed positively, especially when it comes to its multiplayer. The leaks about Monster Hunter WildsThe Switch 2 port showed evidence of local co-op support, which could repeat that success. It is already proof that Monster Hunter formula is a good match for Nintendo's Switch consoles, but it all ultimately depends on the game's launch performance.
According to the leaks, Monster Hunter Wilds' Switch 2 port can support up to four players at local co-op.
Switch 2 could be Monster Hunter Wild's chance at redemption, but only time will tell
The leaks are exciting, but until Capcom and Nintendo make an official announcement, details about the potential port remain in the dark. Meanwhile, Switch 2 users have been hoping for Monster Hunter's Wilds to grace their screens, they must remain cautiously optimistic. Keeping the game's launch issues in the back of your mind is important, just to keep expectations in check. Due to the launch (among other changes), Monster Hunter Wilds was one of the most disappointing games of 2025 for some when it should have been one of the first big hits of the year. Hopefully, 2026 will mark the beginning of a new chapter for the game.
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February 28, 2025
- ESRB
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T for Teens // Violence, blood, crude humor
