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Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Port Locked at 30 FPS with Dynamic Resolution
gaming25 days ago

Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Port Locked at 30 FPS with Dynamic Resolution

Capcom has detailed the technical specifications for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming a release date of December 4, 2026. The game is capped at 30 frames per second across all modes. In handheld mode, it runs at a fixed 864p resolution. Docked mode offers two options: a resolution priority mode at 1260p and a frame rate priority mode at 1080p, both at 30fps. Ray tracing is disabled on the Switch 2 version, unlike the PS5 Pro. The port includes all title updates, cross-play support, and local wireless multiplayer. Digital pre-orders begin October 19, 2026, with an early adopter discount for the Standard Edition.

via Nintendo Everything|
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Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Gameplay Revealed Ahead of December Launch
gaming26 days ago

Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Gameplay Revealed Ahead of December Launch

Capcom has released 17 minutes of handheld gameplay footage for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing the game's dynamic environments and combat mechanics. The title is scheduled for release on December 4, 2026, and pre-orders are now open. While the new footage focuses exclusively on handheld mode, docked gameplay remains unshown. The game features a story set in the Forbidden Lands, where hunters must adapt to rapidly changing weather and monster behaviors. This release follows earlier announcements of the game's availability on the new console and precedes the upcoming Ascendance DLC.

via Nintendo Everything|
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gaming3 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds gets permanent price drop and revamped DLC bundles

Capcom announced a permanent MSRP reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds starting August 4, 2026, and a bundles overhaul that discontinues the Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and Cosmetic DLC Pass in favor of new bundles (Gold Edition; Cosmetic DLC Collection; Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack) that bundle the base game with all or selected DLC; the price cut applies across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Switch 2 release planned in the future. Existing owners can continue to use their current DLC.

via RPG Site|
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Monster Hunter Wilds Heads to Nintendo Switch 2 with 2027 Expansion
gaming4 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds Heads to Nintendo Switch 2 with 2027 Expansion

Capcom has confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, with details to follow. The game will get a major expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, releasing in 2027 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, introducing the Skybound Eyrie region, new elder dragons (including Kushala Daora), and features like Master Rank quests and the Boost Bracer, with Lao-Shan Lung teased for the return.

via Eurogamer|
#ascendance#capcom#expansiondlc
Monster Hunter Wilds Confirmed for Switch 2, Development Underway
gaming4 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds Confirmed for Switch 2, Development Underway

Capcom officially announced Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, with a release date to be disclosed later. The confirmation followed prior datamine hints and notes that Wilds originally released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in February 2025; Capcom also revealed Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a major expansion due in 2027, and announced Resident Evil Veronica for Switch 2 this week.

via Nintendo Life|
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Monster Hunter Wilds' final patch before DLC brings Arch-tempered Arkveld and 10★ hunts
gaming7 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds' final patch before DLC brings Arch-tempered Arkveld and 10★ hunts

Patch 1.041 is Monster Hunter Wilds’ final update before the upcoming DLC, adding Arch-tempered Arkveld as a permanent event quest, 10★ permanent hunts for Arch-tempered Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad, and a Monster Hunter Stories 3 collaboration; it also brings Melding Pot and Ingredient Center improvements, Timeworn Charms, more Pop-up Camps, Barrel Bowling tweaks, UI/QoL enhancements, and offline availability for many online-only event quests, along with general performance optimizations and a teaser of a large expansion later this year.

via Eurogamer|
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Monster Hunter Wilds set for Iceborne-scale expansion with February 18 patch
games8 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds set for Iceborne-scale expansion with February 18 patch

Capcom announced a large-scale expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, with Version 1.041 launching February 18. The update introduces Arch-tempered Arkveld, 10-star Arch Tempered monsters, new Event Quests, and a collaboration with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, plus weapon and pendant designs from an official design contest and an anniversary event; details on the expansion will be shared this summer.

via Gematsu|
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Monster Hunter Wilds PC: DLC Check Bug Causes CPU Strain
gaming9 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds PC: DLC Check Bug Causes CPU Strain

Digital Foundry confirms that PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds come from the game repeatedly checking for DLC in hub/base camp areas, which increases CPU load. Buying DLC doesn’t actually boost performance; the issue is a bug. A mod called Less DLC Checks blocks these checks and can improve FPS by roughly 11–26% depending on settings. Capcom should fix the bug, but there is a workaround, especially noticeable on hub areas and lower-end CPUs.

via Digital Foundry|
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Monster Hunter Wilds DLC checks yield only modest PC gains, not a miracle fix
technology9 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds DLC checks yield only modest PC gains, not a miracle fix

New tests largely confirm that buying the full cosmetic DLC catalog for Monster Hunter Wilds provides only small, hardware-dependent framerate gains instead of the dramatic boosts initially reported. In controlled runs, RTX 4060 rose from about 66fps to 67fps around base camp, while RTX 5080 went from ~66fps to 73fps (plus small 0.1% lows improvements). Outside base camp, gains are minimal, and the author cautions that spending nearly £460 on cosmetics is not worth it. Capcom’s patch due Jan 27 will be another test, but the evidence so far suggests the DLC checks aren’t a silver bullet for performance.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
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Fresh Monster Hunter Wilds PC Patch Brings VRAM Tweaks Amid DLC Bug Mystery
gaming9 months ago

Fresh Monster Hunter Wilds PC Patch Brings VRAM Tweaks Amid DLC Bug Mystery

Capcom confirmed a Steam-only PC patch for Monster Hunter Wilds (Ver.1.040.03.01) set to go live January 27 at 6 PM PT / January 28 2 AM GMT, adding graphics and CPU settings along with VRAM usage improvements. The update follows a bizarre DLC-related performance bug that tests on Reddit suggested DLC-present builds run significantly faster; Capcom has not yet linked this to the patch, though details were outlined in December and two more patches are planned for January and February 2026. Online sessions will remain active during the patch.

via PC Guide|
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Modder Links DLC Checks to Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance
news9 months ago

Modder Links DLC Checks to Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance

A Kotaku piece reports a viral theory that Monster Hunter Wilds’ PC stutter and low FPS may be caused by how the game checks for DLC; a Reddit user found dramatically better FPS on a friend’s DLC-enabled account, and a modder released a DLC-check bypass to test the theory; Capcom hasn’t confirmed the claim, though the game has dozens of DLC packs on Steam and patches have repeatedly added more DLC.

via Kotaku|
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