Monster Hunter Wilds Free Prologue Demo Brings The Hunt To Switch 2 Next Week

Capcom announced that a free Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Switch 2 on October 19, 2026. This demo supports local multiplayer but will not include online multiplayer functionality. Players can carry their save data from the demo over to the full game, which is scheduled for release on December 4, 2026. The download is completely free, allowing users to experience the hunt before the official game launch on the console.