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Monster Hunter: World sells 25 million copies globally
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Monster Hunter: World sells 25 million copies globally

Mar 12, 2024 2:42 PM

Monster Hunter: World, the massively popular action-adventure RPG by Capcom, has reached a new sales milestone, with 25 million units sold worldwide. This figure includes the base game, which alone tallied nearly 20 million sales, and the Iceborne Master Edition, which accounts for approximately 5 million. Alongside this news, Capcom fans also have other releases to look forward to, with a remaster of Monster Hunter Stories set for release this coming summer, and the newly announced Monster Hunter Wilds slated for a 2025 launch.

How many units has Monster Hunter: World sold worldwide?

Monster Hunter: World has sold approximately 25 million units worldwide, including both the base game and the Iceborne Master Edition.

Monster Hunter: World was initially released in January 2018 and has quickly become one of the best-selling games in Capcom's history. This action RPG series is renowned for its engaging gameplay, where players hunt and capture large monsters using a variety of weapons and tactics. It's particularly popular in Japan, where it has inspired a host of merchandise, a dedicated fan base, and even adaptations like the animated special 'Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild' on Netflix. With continuous updates and expansions like Iceborne, the game has kept its community active and growing. The upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds is highly anticipated by fans eager to see what new adventures await in the Monster Hunter universe.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-03-12 15:00:04
Monster Hunter: World's sales hitting 25 million worldwide is no small feat It's great to see the franchise continuing to thrive, especially with the upcoming releases like the Monster Hunter Stories remaster and the newly announced Monster Hunter Wilds. Can't wait to see what's in store for the Monster Hunter universe
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-03-12 14:54:03
Wow, it's amazing to see how Monster Hunter: World has soared to 25 million units sold worldwide. The game's continued success and upcoming releases like Monster Hunter Wilds show that the Monster Hunter universe is flourishing, and the fanbase is eagerly embracing new adventures. Exciting times for Capcom and Monster Hunter fans
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