Capcom Announces Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo for Switch 2
Capcom has announced a Prologue demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. The demo allows players to access the game's opening, character creator, and all 14 weapon types. Unlike versions on other platforms, the Switch 2 demo includes support for local multiplayer co-op. Save data from the demo will carry over to the full game, which is scheduled for release on the Switch 2 on 4th December.
Key points
- The Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue demo launches on Switch 2 in October.
- The demo includes the game's opening up to Chapter 1-3, character creation, and all 14 weapon types.
- Switch 2 users gain exclusive access to local co-op multiplayer in the demo.
- Full game release on the Switch 2 is set for 4th December.
- Save data from the demo will migrate to the full version of the game.
What changed
Capcom is introducing a Prologue demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2, providing players with an opportunity to test the title before its full release. The demo covers content up to the beginning of Chapter 1-3, titled To the Forest.
A notable distinction for the Switch 2 version is the inclusion of local multiplayer co-op, a feature not present in the demo versions released for other platforms. Players can participate in hunts with others who have the demo downloaded on their own Switch 2 consoles.
Availability
The demo will be available to download on 19th October. The full game is scheduled to launch on the Switch 2 on 4th December. Capcom has confirmed that progress made in the demo will carry over to the full release.
Why it matters
The Switch 2 demo offers unique local co-op functionality not available on other platforms, providing a distinct way to test the game's performance.
What we know
- Capcom will release a Prologue demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2 on 19th October.
- The Switch 2 version of the Monster Hunter Wilds demo supports local multiplayer co-op.
- Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on the Switch 2 on 4th December.
- Demo save data will migrate to the full game.
