Monster Hunter Wilds is the fastest-selling Capcom game ever

In just three days after its release, “Monster Hunter Rise” has broken records as Capcom’s best-selling game ever, moving 8 million units. Remarkably, it has outpaced the previous record holder, “Monster Hunter World,” by a significant amount.

According to Capcom’s press release, this is a remarkable milestone in the company’s history, surpassing all predictions regarding its launch. The company has suggested several potential reasons for the game’s box-office success – including its beta phases, online demonstrations, and other factors. However, in essence, Monster Hunter Rise has been exceptionally well-received because it’s an outstanding game that came at a time when gamers were seeking exactly such an experience.

Ever since the debut of “Monster Hunter World” in 2018, the popularity of the “Monster Hunter” series has soared dramatically worldwide. The enthusiasm for this game and its subsequent launches undeniably fuels anticipation for “Wilds.” Initial teasers hinted at an adventure that expanded upon “World,” offering a more expansive and distinctive monster hunting experience for all players – and it seems these concepts have struck a chord.

Man, I can’t contain my enthusiasm for this upcoming game! Seems like everyone else is feeling the same way, as we’re smashing sales records left and right, setting unprecedented pace in the gaming industry.

According to sales figures from Capcom, the Monster Hunter series has now reached approximately 116 million units sold. This places it second to none, trailing only the Resident Evil franchise which boasts a staggering 167 million units sold. However, with new games in development, it’s a challenge for Monster Hunter to overtake Resident Evil’s impressive sales record.

With Monster Hunter being the second most successful franchise for Capcom, surpassing the likes of Street Fighter, Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Dead Rising, it’s evident that a bright future lies ahead for this series. This is further emphasized by Capcom’s recent announcement, expressing their continued dedication to delivering exceptional gaming experiences by utilizing their top-tier game development skills.

Based on the achievement revealed, there’s a strong possibility that the “Monster Hunter Wilds” universe will grow further, similar to how “World” did. Although we can’t predict specific DLC plans just yet, it seems almost certain that this game’s popularity will trigger additional updates and more content for quite some time ahead.

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2025-03-05 06:36