Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Getting Capcom’s Fastest-Selling Game Ever

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Published Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EST

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Who needs GTA 6 when you can battle a dragon instead?

With the success of Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, it's safe to say that Capcom has had a fantastic 2026. And the venerable developer's 2025 wasn't too shabby either. Last February, it released Monster Hunter Wilds for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. It went on to sell a whopping eight million copies in just three days, making it the company's fastest-selling game of all time. As of September 2026, Monster Hunter Wilds has sold 12.2 million copies, making it Capcom's 11th-best-selling game of all time. That number is set to go up significantly after Dec. 4, when it finally launches for Nintendo Switch 2.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the first game in the series to let players bring two weapons into the field — you can swap your loadout on the go thanks to your helpful bird friend known as a Seikret. It also adds pop-up camps to allow for a more seamless experience with less backtracking. The new wound system allows players to target a beast's weak points and dole out even bigger damage. You can play with couch co-op, or online with up to three buddies. Best of all, it doesn't matter which console they have — Monster Hunter Wilds supports cross-platform play between all versions, including Nintendo Switch 2,

Folks who pre-order the game ahead of the Dec. 4 launch, will also get a substantial discount. Through Dec. 3, Monster Hunter Wilds is on sale through the Nintendo eShop for $29.99, a 25% discount from its MSRP of $39.99. If you want to try before you buy, there's also a demo featuring the game's prologue available now on all platforms. Save data from the demo will transfer over to the full game if you decide to make a purchase.

If you're a die-hard Monster Hunter fan, the Gold Edition includes an extensive collection of more than 170 DLC cosmetics to customize your character. The Gold Edition isn't currently on sale, and retails for $79.99. That said, the DLC bundle on its own retails for a cool $59.99, so The Gold Edition is slightly cheaper than purchasing the DLC later.

Capcom also has big plans for Monster Hunter Wilds in 2027. The upcoming Ascendance DLC is billed by Capcom as a "massive expansion," which will add a new location called the Skybound Eyrie, which is a network of ancient floating island ruins. It will also introduce challenging Master Rank quests and new monster types. Back in February, series director Ryōzō Tsujimoto said Ascendance will be comparable in scope to previous paid expansions, like Monster Hunter World's massive Iceborne DLC.

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