Capcom’s action role-playing game, Monster Hunter Wilds, may be headed to the Nintendo Switch 2, as per a new rumor.
According to a new datamine (via STRCoolerSimp on Reddit) of Monster Hunter Wilds game files, the game may be set for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future. The game’s data contains lines of code containing a configuration key for a settings block related to an “NSW2 upgrade edition.”
The aforementioned lines of code discovered via the Monster Hunter Wilds datamine can be seen below.
- “via.store.Native.nsw2UpgradeEdition”: { “ApplicationAndUpgradeSet”: 0, “UpgradeOnly”: 1 }
- “ProcessCullingData_NSW2”: { “app.user_data.NpcProcessCullingData”: { “userdataPath”: “GameDesign/NPC/CommonData/Culling/NpcProcessCullingData_NSW2.user” } }
Capcom recently brought performance improvements to the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions of Monster Hunter Wilds. The company released two separate comparison videos showcasing low to mid-spec PC systems running the game, offering an early look at how performance has improved via the latest title update. The first comparison video was recorded using a system aligned with the recommended Steam system requirements. The test environment consisted of an Intel Core i5-10400 CPU paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super featuring 8GB of VRAM. Gameplay was captured at a 1080p upscaled resolution using NVIDIA DLSS set to Performance mode, with graphics settings configured to Medium. Capcom noted that frame generation was disabled during testing, and performance metrics were captured using Steam’s in-game overlay performance monitor.
Beyond this update, Capcom confirmed that its technical improvement roadmap for Monster Hunter Wilds extends into early 2026. Planned enhancements include further CPU and GPU optimizations, platform-specific adjustments, and additional graphics settings for the Steam version. Version 1.041, currently targeted for February, is expected to refine memory processes and level-of-detail behavior, aiming to deliver smoother performance during more demanding hunts.
Monster Hunter Wilds is an action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom using the RE Engine. The title launched globally on February 28, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and supports cross-platform play.
