Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 demo lets you keep your progress

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Capcom has announced a free Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo for Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for October 19 (PT) / October 20 (BST).
You can experience the beginning of the story and carry your save into the full Switch 2 game.
The demo supports local multiplayer with nearby players, but not online multiplayer.

Your progress in the Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo for Nintendo Switch 2 can come with you into the full game. Capcom has scheduled the free demo for October 19 (PT) / October 20 (BST), giving players a chance to begin their save ahead of release.

Official Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo image. Image: Capcom.

Start the story before the December release

The demo covers the beginning of the story, ahead of the full Switch 2 game’s December 4 release. Digital pre-orders open on the same date as the demo.

Snackgirls react

Red: I want to get a friend over for a local hunt. Having someone right beside me to cheer on sounds like a good way to start.

Nea: I’d like to take my time with the story’s opening. I’m curious which little details will leave me wanting to know what happens next.

Playing together means staying local

The demo supports local multiplayer with nearby players, but it does not support online multiplayer. If you want to try it with a friend, plan to meet up rather than join each other over the internet.

Sources and date: 2026-10-15 KST