Dataminers Think Monster Hunter Wilds is Coming to Switch 2

A new report says Capcom could be lining up Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2 - based on datamined references from the game's latest PC update. This isn't a confirmation, and it's definitely not a trailer drop. But the claims are specific enough to keep the rumor mill fed for a while.

What the datamine claims say (and what they don’t)

The core claim is simple: Switch 2 references are reportedly present in the latest PC update files.

• The references were reportedly found by dataminers in the PC update
• The strings include mentions related to wireless multiplayer
• None of this equals an announcement (sadly, your backlog remains safe)

This is the usual reminder: files can include placeholders, tests, or plans that never ship. It’s still interesting, but it’s not a preorder button.

The performance hints: 30fps, DLSS, and 1080p docked

The more eye-catching part is the alleged performance target.

• A Chinese datamining group reportedly found graphics presets for a Switch 2 version
• One option suggests 30fps with DLSS enabled
• The same info claims 1080p while docked
• Visual quality is described as better than the PC version’s “very low” preset

Then there’s the clip doing the rounds: a handheld-mode simulation based on those presets. VGC notes it’s built from the datamined settings and not final product footage.

If you’re not up to speed on DLSS, the short version is: it’s a tech trick that helps games look sharper without fully rendering at the final resolution. Here’s a plain-English refresher from us: DLSS 4 explained.

Why a Capcom Switch 2 port isn’t a wild idea

Even if you ignore the datamine stuff, Capcom has been showing up on Switch 2.

VGC notes that Capcom has already:

• Released Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2
• Released Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess on Switch 2
• Announced modern Resident Evil ports for the platform
• Named upcoming titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and the next Mega Man game

VGC also quotes Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa saying the team was “surprised” by how smoothly porting went, and that it felt like they could bring the main development version to the hardware without waiting.

If you want the local angle: big third-party ports tend to mean bigger install sizes, so it’s worth sorting storage early. Our guide to Switch 2’s storage standard is here: microSD Express explained. And yes, it matters once your library stops being “a few games” and turns into “a personality”.

What to watch for next

If this rumour is real, the next step is boring but necessary: an official confirmation.

• A Capcom announcement is the only thing that settles this
• Until then, treat the “how it runs” talk as best guess from presets, not proof
• Expect plenty of “my cousin’s dock says 4K” noise in the meantime

In the wider Switch 2 port universe, we’ve already seen the same pattern play out with other titles: leaks, listings, then confirmation (or silence). Example: our coverage of another Switch 2 port rumour cycle is here — Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2.

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