Summary
Ahead of its 2025 launch, Capcom was asked about the possibility ofMonster Hunter Wildsreleasing for the Switch, and it would seem the company has no plans to push the game onto the Nintendo console.Monster Hunter Wildsaims to be one of the most impressive titles in the beloved action-adventure franchise, and Capcom appears to be focusing only on the highest-tech platforms for the game’s launch.
While a number ofolder Capcom games released for the Nintendo Switchhave been positively received by fans, newer AAA titles have had mostly mixed performances. Several titles in theResident Evilfranchise have been ported to the Switch via Cloud gaming, but Capcom seems to be avoiding the Switch and its limited hardware capabilities with its newer big-name launch.
During the latestCapcom shareholders meeting, a question brought up whetherMonster Hunter Wildswould be limited to releasing for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC or if it would also launch on portable platforms like the Nintendo Switch. Capcom responded thatMonster Hunter Wildswill “portray the maximum of the world” and prioritize “utilizing the latest technology to its limit.” It was further stated that PS5, Xbox Series, and PC are the current platforms “capable of realizing that concept.” As such, it would seem that Capcom currently has no plans to portMonster Hunter Wildsto the Switch or other portable platforms, though they did not specifically rule any systems out. Whether otherCapcom games in developmentwill also skip over the Switch is unknown, but Nintendo fans may have to look to other platforms if they want to playMonster Hunter Wildsat launch.
Monster Hunter Wilds Will Not Launch On Nintendo Switch
With Capcom focusing on the highest-tech platforms for the launch ofMonster Hunter Wilds, many fans are reminded of the unfortunately limited hardware capabilities of the Nintendo Switch. While the console manages most first-party Nintendo titles just fine, as one would expect, other AAA releases have consistently struggled on the portable platform. Cloud gaming options have allowed some bigger titles to make the jump to the Switch, though audiences have voiced dissatisfaction with the Nintendo online server support. Rumors of theSwitch successor having major hardware upgradeshave given players hope that some of these major releases will eventually make their way to a powerful Nintendo console. Presently, it remains to be seen if larger games likeMonster Hunter Wildswill ever be launch titles on a portable Nintendo platform.
It should come as no surprise that manyportable video game systemscontinue to lag behind their more powerful console and PC counterparts. While some fans will gladly accept the convenience of a portable platform in sacrifice of performance, others are left to wonder if highly-anticipated releases likeMonster Hunter Wildswill ever be sustained on handheld devices or if developers will continue to prioritize the best technologies.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
