The sheer momentum of Monster Hunter: World has been fascinating to watch. Finally cracking the western market, the game has been a resounding success, and a new statement from Capcom declares it not only the publisher's fastest selling game, but also its best selling game ever.
Monster Hunter: World has reached the milestone of 7.5 million units shipped worldwide, which includes sales of digital versions. Capcom attributes this success to the global launch and a gigantic marketing push.
"Monster Hunter: World is the latest entry in the series, and the first new Monster Hunter title for home consoles in nine years. It is also the first title in the series to be given a global simultaneous launch, and was given an ambitious worldwide promotional campaign in order to further build upon its fan base both in Japan and in markets overseas. As a result, Monster Hunter: World has overcome both linguistic and cultural barriers to delight approximately 7 million players worldwide, and has shipped 7.5 million units, making it the best-selling title in company history."
It's also worth mentioning that Monster Hunter: World also saw big strides in accessibility. Historically a difficult series for newcomers to get into, the gameplay refinements made here will have helped draw new players in, too. We imagine that the eventual release of the PC version will also see a boost in numbers.
Are you still hammering away at Monster Hunter: World? Are you surprised to see it become the best selling game in Capcom's history? Join the hunt in the comments below.
[source gematsu.com, via capcom.co.jp]
Comments 38
75 hours in and loving it!
...180+ hours put into it and I've only just hit that wall, but yes, it's THAT GOOD.
@Cpt_Price meh
Think this like last year’s BoTW if any thinks it’s a say 10/10 then they’re crazy...
It’s good but needs more content imo
Monster Hunter World = How the West was won!
@Cpt_Price go for Yakuza 6 for now
Keep in mind more free content is coming to MH World including more monsters
Yakuza can help you wait for it
I feel if you get it later you’ll have a lot more content...
Incredible. Truly incredible.
Impressive, really impressive. It's my first Monster Hunter ever and I'm really enjoying the game.
Edit: Can't say "but, but, but" here, right?
Still curious as to what they’ll do next
Goddamn, Monster Hunter did in a month what Horizon did in a year. This is to show, the devs know what they do. I applaud you, Capcom, you have a fantastic game here.
Moving monhun series back to console is the best business decision that capcom make. For japanese AAA games the most important market now isn't in japan anymore, but us/europe + worldwide.
Woah, woah, woah. Hang on a second here. Are you telling me that the guy on the Nintendo forum I was talking to who said the series would die because it was moving to PlayStation and Xbox wasn't legit?
@wiiware unless your name is Nintendo or Atlus (Shin Megami Tensei the Main series not Persona sells in Japan but the West? No, if V on Switch doesn’t sell in the West which is arguably doubtful even I’ll believe SMT should be at the very least on both platforms [PlayStation & Nintendo].)
I do wonder if Capcom will try this w say Ace Attorney next? Cus that is mostly Nintendo exclusive.
@johncalmc on Nintendo it more was not dead but stagnating
I thought it'd do well but not this well.
@Derpie1 I think it's better if capcom made ace attorney for both console and portables, rather than exclusively on portables. Although maybe it will sold better on portables in japan plus on smartphones for worldwide market.
200+ Hours in and still enjoying it...
Cause it's their best game ever.
Took a little break do to Bayonetta 2, but I will be getting back to it tonight.
65+ hours over here.
@wiiware you’re kinda getting that w that Switch Ace Attorney Coming
It hasn't even hit PC yet which is crazy.
Wow, I didn’t realize that they’d never sold 7.5 million units in a game either. That’s awesome. I have too much of a backlog to get MH:W but I’ll definitely get eventually. That’s a smashing success.
Wow those are insane numbers! Tried the beta and it just wasn't for me, I'm happy to see many are enjoying it though. Hopefully Capcom continues to support it!
@Cpt_Price "Slaps you" go get it now.
@Derpie1 Got 80+ hours got my moneys worth. 😀
EA is probably pissed.
Thank God the PS4 was here to drive the majority of those sales.
Crazy numbers for a Monster Hunter game. Big congratulations to Capcom for such a solid release. I feel like I'm missing out by not really liking it very much, personally. I'm clearly in the minority.
I’m still shocked but good job Capcom
I'm shocked that it beat street fighter II sales
300+ hours
Loving it.
Cant wait for free dlc monsters and area. GRank /Kreygasm
Happy that Capcom had great success with this title, despite my own disinterest in MH.
Not even the haters can spin this. Great news.
I am totally addicted. Never played a game this much. 90 hours in already.
@hadlee73 yeah i took one look at the beta and didn't even give it a second glance. now i'm 90 hrs in and loving it. huh.
Awesome to hear. I can't wait for it to come to PC so I can try it out!
@Bliquid Can’t you just get Wyvern gems from the Meld Store lady on the pot?
I really don't understand the love for this game (or even the like), but more power to Capcom and to those of you enjoying it.
Well deserved as MHW may be one of CAPCOMS most polished and brilliant games ever made!
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