Capcom Attributes Low Monster Hunter Wilds Sales to ‘PS5 Price’

Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Underperform Despite High Initial Demand Due to PS5 Financial Barrier

Despite a strong debut, Monster Hunter Wilds has not met Capcom’s sales expectations. The game, which launched in February, achieved one of the franchise’s biggest launches by selling 8 million copies in just three days. However, sales momentum did not continue; during the quarter ending June 30, it sold only 477,000 copies. This made it Capcom’s ninth bestseller for that period, slightly exceeding Monster Hunter Rise, which was released four years prior. Capcom attributes these lower sales to what it terms the “hefty PS5 package cost,” representing the total expenditure needed to fully enjoy the game. This cost, estimated at roughly 700, covers not only the console but also the game itself, controllers, a PlayStation Plus subscription for online play, and additional accessories. Capcom identifies the PS5 as Monster Hunter Wilds’ primary platform, suggesting this significant financial outlay may be deterring potential buyers.

Limited Endgame Content Criticized as Cause for Slower Monster Hunter Wilds Sales

Players, however, offer a different explanation, pointing to the game’s lackluster endgame content as the primary cause for its slower sales. While Monster Hunter World was well-received, it too faced criticism for its limited engaging post-game offerings. As a recent release, Monster Hunter Wilds naturally has less overall content than older titles in the series that have been available for several years.

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