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Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2: file size and cartridge format

Game-Key CardComing December 4, 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds is published by CAPCOM and is due out on December 4, 2026. Multiplayer: up to 4 over local wireless, 4 online. The eShop lists 14 supported languages.

Estimated size

39.1 GB

15% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Game-Key Card (download required)

The cartridge only unlocks a download

Last checked September 23, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (estimated)	39.1 GBsource
Physical format	Game-Key Card (download required)source
Type	Native Switch 2 game
US eShop price	$39.99
Play modes	TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Multiplayer	Up to 4 over local wireless · 4 online
Languages (14)	Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English, Polish, Thai
Publisher	CAPCOM
Release date	December 4, 2026

Questions

How big is Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2?

Monster Hunter Wilds is expected to need 39.1 GB of storage. That is about 15% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Monster Hunter Wilds a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of Monster Hunter Wilds is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 39.1 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.