MONSTER HUNTER Series Smashes 100M Sales Milestone, Prepares for MONSTER HUNTER Wilds

What are the latest sales figures for the Monster Hunter series?

Capcom has announced that the Monster Hunter series has surpassed a milestone of over 100 million units sold, with recent titles Monster Hunter Rise and its expansion Sunbreak contributing 15 million and 8 million sales respectively. The franchise continues to expand with regular updates and events, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds, slated for release in 2025.

In additional background information: Monster Hunter is an action RPG series where players take on the role of hunters in a fantasy environment filled with large and challenging monsters. The series is renowned for its cooperative gameplay and deep customization options. Monster Hunter World, which was released in 2018, represented a significant shift for the series with its open-world environment and was key to the franchise's global breakthrough, contributing significantly to the overall sales with 23 million units sold.

The upcoming game, Monster Hunter Wilds, is set to be a continuation of that success, promising to introduce new mechanics, monsters, and adventures. As development continues, fans are likely to receive more details about the game during the summer updates leading up to its release.

Capcom's consistent success with the Monster Hunter series, along with other franchises, has distinguished the company as a leading force in the gaming industry, especially as it emerges unscathed in a time when other major game studios are facing challenges.