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Capcom’s Potential Next Move for Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom’s track record with Monster Hunter Wilds has followed a slightly different curve compared to earlier entries in the franchise. While the title launched with strong initial sales, recent financial reports indicate it has struggled to sustain long-term momentum, particularly when compared with some of Capcom’s older catalogue heavyweights.
Despite a steady cadence of post-launch updates, Monster Hunter Wilds continues to trail behind expectations in extended sales performance. That context makes Capcom’s next strategic move especially important—and one possible answer may lie with Nintendo’s next console.
Datamining Fuels Nintendo Switch 2 Speculation
Although Monster Hunter Wilds is currently available on modern platforms, Capcom has remained silent on whether the game could make its way to Nintendo Switch 2. That silence has now been disrupted by datamining discoveries tied to Free Title Update 4.
According to multiple dataminers, newly uncovered strings reference platform-specific configurations that strongly suggest internal preparation for a Nintendo Switch 2 version. While nothing in the files explicitly confirms a release, the nature of the references has reignited speculation across the Monster Hunter community.
DLSS Support and Performance Targets Emerge
More interestingly, the datamined information includes technical targets that align closely with expectations for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The files reportedly reference DLSS, a technology widely expected to be supported on Nintendo’s next console.
If accurate, the current targets suggest:
- 30 frames per second
- 1080p resolution in Graphics Mode while docked
For a mainline Monster Hunter title, this would represent a significant technical leap on Nintendo hardware, especially when compared to past Switch entries.
Familiar Ground for Capcom and Nintendo
While Capcom has yet to acknowledge these findings, the idea of Monster Hunter Wilds arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 would be consistent with the publisher’s long-standing relationship with Nintendo. Monster Hunter has historically found strong success on Nintendo platforms, often enjoying renewed player interest and extended lifecycles.
Whether through a standalone announcement or a future Nintendo Direct, the possibility now feels less speculative than before. If the datamined information proves accurate, Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 may be a matter of timing rather than uncertainty.
