Monster Hunter World has long held the record as the best selling game Capcom has ever released, and the numbers just keep going up. Now six years old, the action RPG has topped 25 million sales — which is very much in mega hit territory. It's a figure that most games couldn't even dream of approaching, and just goes to show how far the franchise has come in terms of popularity.
The last time we heard about World's sales was back in late 2021, when the title had broken through 20 million. So that's an additional five million in roughly two-and-a-bit years. That in itself is pretty crazy.
It would seem as though the announcement of Monster Hunter Wilds has played a part in this more recent success. You may recall that World's player numbers skyrocketed following the sequel's reveal at The Game Awards last year.
Of course, because of all this, Capcom will likely have high expectations of the aforementioned Wilds. There's no doubt it'll be built on an even bigger budget, and the publisher will want to replicate the momentum that it found — and still enjoys — with World.
Are you happy to see World be such a success? What are you own expectations for Wilds? Don't let that rathalos swoop in the comments section below.
[source capcom.co.jp]
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I SAID.. may the Sapphire Star guide your way!
Fond memories.
Only problem i have with this game is the stupid collecting green slime etc and the online infrastructure. Absolute mess to get in to a game with a buddy or group of friends having to all have watched the latest cut scene etc. MH rise was a much smoother expierience.
One of the best, if not the best game of the previous generation. It still holds up fantastic.
Varied weapons that all feel weighty where they should, some excellent monster designs and some good depth in mechanics and most importantly a solid endgame.
Does anyone know if that 25 million number include players who got the game from playstation plus?
I honestly didn't realize this game was that big of a sales juggernaut. Tried twice but never really got into it, though I can appreciate the effort the devs clearly put in. Very impressive.
N.i.c.e. monster hunter world 🌎 is easily one of the best games ever made.i play with the heavy bowgun.its so fun.congratulation to capcom.word up son
Its crazy how huge the series has become.
@Jill_Sandwich I was going to ask the same thing. They literally gave it away for a while (I think they may still).
Best capcom game I've ever played.
I hope they knock Wilds out of the park.
I played the hell out of this game, only downside is the coop story mode, it was downright horrible, not that there was much of an interesting story to begin with, but you had to finish a mission first and after that you could play the mission with a friend.
A PS5 version would be lovely
Arguably the best video game of all time once you figure things out. My journey from being cluelessly carried via SoS to being able to solo Alatreon with an unaugmented SwAxe is a pinnacle of my nerd existence
@Toilet_Goat It runs at 60fps on PS5 already
Loved the weighty weapons in that game. I remember thinking I’m gonna platinum this, then I read the trophy guide 😂
Alot of price cuts and that MH wilds buzz at the beggining of the year helped.
Though i am more into Rise myself.
There were several issues i had with world and rise was much more beginner friendly and fun experience to me. I love all the switch skill combinations.
Well deserved. What a game!
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