- June 8, 2026
- Press Release
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3-1-3, Uchihiranomachi, Chuo-ku
Osaka, 540-0037, Japan
Capcom Co., Ltd.
Haruhiro Tsujimoto, President and COO
(Code No. 9697 TSE Prime)
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance to Launch in 2027!
– Monster Hunter: World, released in 2018, surpassed 30 million units as
Capcom looks to expand its global user base –
Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) today announced that Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a massive expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, is scheduled for release in 2027.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is a massive expansion (paid content) for Monster Hunter Wilds, which was released in February 2025. As a continuation of the main game’s story, the expansion will further deepen the gameplay experience with new content including new quest ranks, locales, additional monsters and expanded weapon actions through new gameplay features. The company is currently developing the title for release in 2027.
Capcom is also developing Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch™ 2 in addition to the existing platforms. Further details will be announced in future official updates.
The Monster Hunter series has expanded its user base globally through worldwide releases and the continuous rollout of new content. Monster Hunter: World, released in 2018, has surpassed 30 million units in cumulative sales worldwide, making it Capcom’s best-selling single title of all time.
Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all users by leveraging its industry leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.
 Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance |
 Monster Hunter: World |
[Product Details]
| Title | Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance |
| Genre | Hunting Action |
| Platform | PlayStation®5 system, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Release Date | 2027 |
| Copyrights | ©CAPCOM |
| Title | Monster Hunter Wilds |
| Genre | Hunting Action |
| Platform | PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Release Date | February 28, 2025 |
| Copyrights | ©CAPCOM |
| Title | Monster Hunter: World |
| Genre | Hunting Action |
| Platform | PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC |
| Release Date | PlayStation®4, Xbox One*: January 26, 2018 PC: August 9, 2018 *As release dates vary by region, only the earliest release date is listed |
| Copyrights | ©CAPCOM |
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* Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
* Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
About the Monster Hunter series
The Monster Hunter series consists of hunting action games that pit players against giant monsters in beautiful natural environments. Beginning with the first title in 2004, the series established a new genre in which players cooperate to hunt ferocious monsters with their friends, growing into a global phenomenon with cumulative sales of the series exceeding 127 million* units.
*As of March 31, 2026
