# Capcom Monster Hunter Wilds updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/capcom-monster-hunter-wilds-updates > Updated: 2026-09-11T16:57:41.000Z. Sources: 77. Developments: 9. Capcom continued to refine Monster Hunter Wilds through July–August 2026. A 3.5 GB Patch 1.042.00.00 (4 August) removed the online-only requirement for all 25 Event and Challenge Quests, reordered the quest menu for offline play, and added direct progress transfer from the Prolog demo, alongside visual, audio and performance fixes for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD Radeon drivers. On 5 August, the free Prologue demo (Chapters 1–3) launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, offering full character creation, all 14 weapon types and save-data transfer to the full game. Capcom confirmed a permanent base-game price of $39.99 (US) and introduced three bundles – Gold Edition (base game plus full Cosmetic DLC Collection), a standalone Cosmetic-Collection DLC, and an Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack – while retiring earlier Deluxe-type passes. The company reaffirmed the Monster Hunter Wilds Global Championship scheduled for September 2026, with regional qualifiers in Japan, the United States, Europe and Taiwan. In early September 2026, Capcom released the first trailer for the ‘Ascendance’ expansion, slated for release on December 31, 2027, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The expansion follows the Forbidden Lands Expedition Team as they construct the Madoi Stronghold to prepare for the return of the Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung. New content includes the Skybound Eyrie locale, the storm-controlling Elder Dragon Gundoraja, and the ‘Boost Bracer’ equipment. On 8 September, new gameplay trailers detailed specific Boost Bracer mechanics for Sword & Shield, Hammer, and Light Bowgun users. During a Nintendo Direct on 9 September, Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 December 2026. This version will support handheld, table, and TV modes, local wireless co-op for up to four players, and full online cross-play. ## Claims - The story begins with the sudden appearance of the elder dragon Lao-Shan Lung in the Forbidden Lands. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The expansion will include a new location called the Skybound Eyrie located above the clouds. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A new device called the Boost Bracer will enhance hunter combat abilities and weapon strengths. (corroborated by 2 sources) - New monsters featured include the Araketa, a flying wyvern, and the elder dragon Gundoraja. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is scheduled for release on December 31, 2027. (single source) - The expansion introduces Master Rank missions. (single source) - The game will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Monster Hunter Wilds confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 release Monster Hunter Wilds arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, featuring cross-play and full update content. A major expansion, Ascendance, is planned for 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monster-hunter-wilds-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch-2-release ### 2026-09-09: Capcom announces Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2 Capcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026, featuring local co-op and all previous DLC updates. Resident Evil remakes are also coming to the console. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monster-hunter-titles-potentially-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2 ### 2026-09-08: Capcom reveals new weapon mechanics for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Capcom revealed new gameplay for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, detailing weapon enhancements for the Sword & Shield, Hammer, and Light Bowgun via the new Boost Bracer mechanic. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcom-reveals-new-weapon-mechanics-for-monster-hunter-wilds-ascendance ### 2026-09-05: Capcom reveals details for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Capcom announced details for the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion, set for release on December 31, 2027, featuring new monsters, the Boost Bracer mechanic, and Master Rank missions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcom-reveals-details-for-monster-hunter-wilds-ascendance ### 2026-09-03: Capcom reveals Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion for 2027 Capcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a major expansion arriving in 2027. It features new floating locales, Elder Dragons like Lao-Shan Lung, and the new Boost Bracer combat mechanic. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcom-reveals-new-combat-mechanics-for-monster-hunter-wilds-ascendance ### 2026-08-07: Capcom aims to make Monster Hunter Wilds its best‑selling game Capcom says technical fixes, price cuts and the upcoming Ascendance expansion are boosting Monster Hunter Wilds sales, aiming to surpass Monster Hunter World’s 30 million‑unit record. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcom-aims-to-make-monster-hunter-wilds-its-bestselling-game ### 2026-08-05: Capcom releases free Monster Hunter Wilds demo, cuts price, adds 2026 championship Capcom released a free Monster Hunter Wilds demo (PS5, Xbox, PC), cut the base price worldwide, launched new Gold and cosmetic bundles, and announced a September 2026 global championship. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcom-unveils-new-monster-hunter-wilds-demo-cuts-prices-and-schedules-2026-global-championship ### 2026-07-28: Capcom enables offline Event and Challenge Quests in Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom's Patch 1.042 for Monster Hunter Wilds, due 4 Aug 2026, makes 25 Event and Challenge Quests playable offline and adds demo‑to‑full‑game save transfer, plus bug and performance fixes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcom-enables-offline-event-and-challenge-quests-in-monster-hunter-wilds ### 2026-07-14: Capcom cuts price of Monster Hunter Wilds and rolls out new DLC bundles Capcom will permanently lower Monster Hunter Wilds' price in early August 2026 and replace three existing bundles with Gold, Cosmetic DLC Collection and Extras Cosmetic DLC bundles. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capcom-cuts-price-of-monster-hunter-wilds-and-launches-new-bundles --- Cite as: Capcom Monster Hunter Wilds updates. 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