Monster Hunter: World Surpasses 25 Million Shipments and Digital Sales
Capcom’s Iconic Franchise Experiences Tremendous Success
Overview
Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for Monster Hunter: World have exceeded an impressive milestone, reaching over 25 million units. Capcom, the renowned Japanese video game developer, made this exciting announcement recently.
The Success Story
Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment of the long-running Monster Hunter series, initially launched worldwide on January 26, 2018, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It subsequently arrived on PC via Steam on August 3, 2018. Since then, the game’s popularity has skyrocketed, with millions of players enthralled by its unique hunting action gameplay and captivating natural environments.
Iceborne Expansion
Continuing the game’s triumph, Capcom released an expansion called Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, arriving on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 6, 2019, and on PC via Steam on January 9, 2020. This expansion’s release further solidified Monster Hunter: World’s dominance in the gaming world.
Capcom’s Statement
Celebrating Monster Hunter’s 20th anniversary in March 2024, Capcom proudly declared that the Monster Hunter series, primarily known for its thrilling action gameplay and grand monster battles in stunning natural realms, has collectively sold more than 97 million units to date since the first installment’s debut in 2004. Capcom attributes this massive success to the enduring appeal of the series, forged by the cooperative hunting experiences it provides. It allows players to cooperate with friends to take down colossal creatures together.
Monster Hunter: World, with its groundbreaking worldwide simultaneous launch and extensive international promotional activities, only strengthened the series’ global presence. Becoming Capcom’s best-selling title within one month of its release, the game propelled the Monster Hunter franchise to new heights.
Over the past six years, Capcom has continuously emphasized digital sales, and this dedicated focus has paid off immensely. Monster Hunter: World has set a remarkable new record for Capcom, selling a staggering 25 million cumulative units worldwide, solidifying its spot as Capcom’s all-time best-selling game.
Looking ahead, Capcom has unveiled their plans to release the much-anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds in 2025, generating widespread anticipation and grabbing the attention of fans worldwide.
Future Prospects
With this groundbreaking achievement, Capcom commends their unwavering commitment to not only meeting but surpassing the gaming community’s expectations. Leveraging their unparalleled game development capabilities, the company strives to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences, ensuring players’ satisfaction for years to come.
