Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2: All Modes Locked at 30fps

If you were hoping Monster Hunter Wilds would run like a dream on Nintendo Switch 2, Capcom just dropped some specs that might temper those expectations.

The company has officially detailed how the game will perform on Nintendo's new hardware, and the headline is pretty straightforward: every mode is locked at 30fps. That's right, no performance mode chasing 60 here. All three graphics presets also have ray tracing turned off entirely.

Here's how the three modes break down. In TV mode, the resolution-priority preset outputs at 2240x1260, while the frame-rate-priority preset drops down to 1080p. Then there's handheld mode, which outputs at 1536x864. So depending on how you like to play, you're getting a different pixel count to go with that 30fps cap.

Capcom also noted that the rendering resolution will dynamically shift based on how heavy the scene gets. When things get too demanding, the game will kick in upscaling tech to keep things stable. That's pretty standard stuff these days, but it does mean you might notice some softness in busier moments.

And speaking of busy moments, the publisher warned that frame rates could still dip in certain high-load scenarios. So even with that 30fps target, don't be surprised if things get a little choppy when a massive monster is tearing up the environment.

For context, Monster Hunter Wilds first launched back in February 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch 2 version is set to arrive on December 4, 2026, giving Nintendo fans a chance to hunt on the go, albeit with these performance trade-offs.

It's a bit of a bummer for anyone who was crossing their fingers for a smoother experience on Switch 2, but it's also not entirely shocking given the game's scale. The upside? You'll be able to take the hunt anywhere, and the handheld resolution of 1536x864 should still look sharp on the Switch 2's screen.

So, what do you think? Are you still planning to pick up Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2, or will you stick with another platform for that smoother frame rate? Let us know in the comments!