Nintendo Switch 2 will likely receive strong support from major third-party developers and a first-party sequel that many people have been waiting for.
Nintendo Switch 2 rumor cycle isn’t slowing down at all, and two names are now very popular in the talk. According to the sources, Monster Hunter Wilds and Metroid Prime 5 are becoming very important projects that could have a big impact on Nintendo’s next-generation plan. What started as rumors and small bits of information has become strong claims.
These claims are supported by evidence from other games, stories from people in the industry, and development patterns that are looking more and more like they were planned. Nintendo hasn’t said anything yet, but it’s hard to miss how alike these stories are becoming. Since a recent “datamine” gave us more information about the game, Monster Hunter Wilds has become a lot more credible in the eyes of the public.
According to the sources, internal game data makes direct mention of an “NSW2 upgraded edition,” which suggests a Nintendo Switch 2. Even though information found in game data is not the same as an official statement, most people think that this clear labeling of the console is strong evidence that Capcom is at least making a version for Switch 2. This isn’t just about hoping the game will work on Nintendo’s next system; it lays out a plan for how to do it.
This theory gets even more support from Capcom’s larger relationship with Switch 2.
Sources say that the publisher has already promised to release big AAA games like Resident Evil 9 and PRAGMATA on the Switch 2, with releases on the same day as other platforms. Resident Evil 9 is said to be aiming for a smooth 60 frames per second on the hardware. This has made people more excited about the system’s performance cap.
Compared to the slower, simpler ports that were common in the early days of the original Switch, this level of parity shows a third-party setting with a lot more confidence. The idea sounds even better when you think about Monster Hunter’s past on Nintendo systems. According to the sources, the series has always done very well on Nintendo hardware, especially because it is fun to play on a portable system.
Games like Monster Hunter Rise have shown how well the series works on handheld consoles, giving players the chance to go on hunts anywhere without losing game detail. A Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds would easily fit in with this legacy. It could offer a mix of handheld and home console features that bring the experience closer to the home console versions than ever before.
When the product is released is another interesting part of the puzzle. According to reports, Monster Hunter Wilds might come to Switch 2 in 2026. This could happen with a big growth or content update. This would let Capcom bring the game back with better features and get more people to play it. From a business point of view, this kind of timing would be perfect because it would give Switch 2 a well-known third-party game early in its life cycle.
If these things happen, could Monster Hunter Wilds be the game that shows how third-party developers should make games for Switch 2?
Metroid Prime 5 is quietly becoming one of Nintendo’s most closely watched secret projects. According to reports, both Metroid Prime 4 and Metroid Prime 5 were worked on at the same time in some ways. This idea has become more popular since the release of Prime 4 and its story structure. The ending of Prime 4 supposedly leaves a lot of plot threads unresolved, such as enemies that are still around and parts of the story that seem to be set up for a straight sequel.
Recently, developers who work on Metroid Prime 4 were interviewed, and this gave us useful background information. According to the sources, a big part of the work on Prime 4 went into rebuilding Retro Studios’ infrastructure. This included modern tools, ways of working, and team growth that were meant to help a modern Metroid Prime experience. Instead of just being a sequel, Prime 4 was a creative remake and a way to build the technology that future games would use.
This infrastructure-first way may be the best way to figure out the reported timeline for Metroid Prime 5.
According to the people, Retro Studios could work more quickly on future projects now that the hard work has been done. It is thought that ideas and concepts that didn’t fully make it into Prime 4 were saved and could be used as the basis for Prime 5. This would let development move on to the next stage more quickly than the very long and difficult development cycle for Prime 4.
Still, people are careful about when they think it will be released. According to where the information comes from, Metroid Prime 5 is expected to be released by 2027. However, even the people who said this think that it is unlikely to happen. These days, it’s hard to know what will happen with AAA games, and Prime 4 is a good example of how quickly plans can change.
But if early development really did overlap with the later stages of Prime 4, then by today’s standards in the business, a 2027 or 2028 release isn’t too crazy to think about. In terms of strategy, Nintendo has good reasons to keep the time between Prime titles short. Sources say that releasing Metroid Prime 5 not long after Prime 4 would help keep the momentum going, get more people interested in the series, and make Metroid feel like a really important brand for the second Switch.
Letting interest fade could hurt the new buzz around Prime 4.
A fitting sequel would show that the series would be supported in the long run and give players who are interested in the changing story what they want. Monster Hunter Wilds and Metroid Prime 5 both show that a balanced Switch 2 approach could work.
According to the sources, Nintendo seems to be combining well-known third-party support with carefully timed first-party releases to make sure there is a steady flow of big titles. This method would help keep the site up to date for all kinds of players and avoid long periods without content.
No one has publicly said anything, but the combination of evidence found in the game files, comments from industry insiders, and common sense about how games are made makes it hard to ignore. Monster Hunter Wilds is a sign of strong third-party support, and Metroid Prime 5 is an example of Nintendo’s long-term story and artistic goals.
As fans get more and more excited, the only thing missing is Nintendo’s own voice. When the curtain finally lifts, will these two titles be the most important ones of the Switch 2 era? Will they show us what the next age of Nintendo gaming is really like?
