{
  "id": 6425384,
  "title": "Monster Hunter Wilds Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Set for December 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/monster-hunter-wilds-nintendo-switch-2-release-date-set-for-december",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T14:09:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/monster-hunter-wilds-nintendo-switch-2-release-date-set-for-december-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Capcom has revealed that the Monster Hunter Wilds Nintendo Switch 2 release date is set for December 4, 2026. The latest installment in Capcom's monster-hunting franchise was introduced during today's September 2026 Nintendo Direct presentation. The Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds will support local play and include all previous title updates. Capcom initially announced that Monster Hunter Wilds would be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, but did not provide a specific release date at the time. This December announcement has surprised fans, who previously speculated that the game might not arrive until the following year. Monster Hunter Wilds will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 starting December 4, promising players the thrill of hunting massive monsters in a dynamic world with wireless local play, cross-platform online play, and all Free Title Updates. Pre-orders for the game begin on October 19.",
  "summary": "Capcom has announced a Monster Hunter Wilds Nintendo Switch 2 release date of December 4, 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}