Monster Hunter Wilds’ Latest Leak Could Be a Blessing—or a Curse

Rumors suggest that Monster Hunter Wilds might be released on the Switch 2 at some point. While this is great news for Nintendo fans, it’s important to be realistic. Although Monster Hunter Wilds was a huge hit in 2025, it’s had many performance problems since its release, making it questionable whether it will run well on the Switch 2.

Okay, so I’ve been playing on the Switch 2 since it came out last summer, and it’s been awesome seeing games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows actually run on it. It really can handle some big titles! But honestly, hearing about the trouble Capcom had getting Monster Hunter Wilds looking good on more powerful consoles makes me a little worried about it coming to the Switch 2. It feels like a perfect game for the system, but the fact that it’s not launching until early 2025… well, that’s a bit of a downer and doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Launch State Casts a Shadow Over the Switch 2’s Potential

While Monster Hunter Wilds has seen some improvements since launch, PC players continue to experience performance issues. The recent Title Update 4 was a substantial update, and hopefully, it will help prepare the game for a potential release on the upcoming Switch 2.

Title Update 4 didn’t just boost the game’s performance; it also introduced exciting new content, including monsters like Gogmazios, additional support hunters, and fresh missions to play.

List of Monster Hunter Wilds’ Performance Issues at Launch

Incredibly frequent stuttering and frame rate drops
Low-quality textures
CPU bottleneck issues
Inaccuracies with in-game VRAM meter
Using apps like Discord would often lead to major drops in performance.
Crashes and various glitches would often occur, depending on the GPU driver.

A potential port of the game to the Switch 2 could be a positive step, as improvements made for that system could benefit all versions of the game. However, some people are worried it might not go well. It’s best to be cautious, as the information comes from a leak and the port could face technical challenges. Neither Nintendo nor Capcom have confirmed anything yet. Still, fans of Monster Hunter are hoping to hear official news soon.

A Fresh Nintendo Direct Could Be Around the Corner

As a big Nintendo fan, I’ve noticed February is usually when we get our first big Nintendo Direct of the year. And with it being the 30th anniversary of Pokemon and the 40th for The Legend of Zelda, I’m really hoping they have some awesome announcements coming soon! Honestly, if they also revealed Monster Hunter Wilds was coming to the Switch 2, that would just be the icing on the cake!

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Rough Launch Doesn’t Mean That the Switch 2 Port Will Face the Same Fate

Image via Capcom

Capcom seems to be heading in the right direction after the recent improvements in Title Update 4. While there’s still work to be done, the next update for Monster Hunter Wilds should hopefully fix most of the remaining problems. We don’t know when the next update will arrive, but it might coincide with the potential release of a Switch 2 version, if the rumors are true.

Monster Hunter and the Switch Have Already Been Proven to Be a Strong Match

Monster Hunter Rise launched for the original Switch in March 2021

Players generally enjoy Monster Hunter Rise on the Switch, particularly its multiplayer features. Recent leaks about Monster Hunter Wilds suggest it will also support local co-op on the Switch 2, potentially continuing that positive trend. This shows the Monster Hunter series works well on Nintendo’s consoles, but the success of Wilds will ultimately depend on how well the game performs at launch.

Recent leaks suggest that the Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds could allow up to four players to play together locally.

The Switch 2 Might Be Monster Hunter Wilds’ Chance at Redemption, But Only Time Will Tell

While recent leaks have sparked excitement, we won’t know for sure if Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to the Switch 2 until Capcom and Nintendo officially confirm it. Fans hoping for the game on the new console should be hopeful, but it’s wise to remember the issues the game had at launch. Monster Hunter Wilds didn’t live up to expectations for many in 2025, and it had the potential to be a major hit. Hopefully, 2026 will be a turning point for the game.

2026-01-06 18:37