09/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2026 20:04
Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) today announced that Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance won an award in the Future Division of the Japan Game Awards 2026, held by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association.
The Future Division recognizes unreleased titles announced or exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that are considered highly anticipated based on user voting and evaluation by a selection committee. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance (scheduled for release in 2027) is a massive expansion that builds upon Monster Hunter Wilds, released in February 2025. The title was selected for an award after attracting significant interest from users, including the many visitors who experienced it via the playable demo offered at Tokyo Game Show.
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.
| Title | Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance | |
| Genre | Hunting Action | |
| Platform | PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, PC | |
| Release Date | 2027 | |
| Copyrights | ©CAPCOM |
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