New Monster Hunter Fails to Engage Players

Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Struggle Compared to Successful Rise

Capcom has struggled with disappointing sales of Monster Hunter Wilds, falling short of expectations after the success of Monster Hunter World in 2018. Between July and September of last year, sales reached approximately 160,000 units, less than half the roughly 477,000 units sold in the previous quarter. Wilds sold only about 637,000 units between April and September out of its nearly 11 million total. Despite Capcom's efforts to boost sales, these proved largely ineffective. In contrast, Rise, released later, has already sold over 254,000 units this quarter alone and more than 643,000 for the entire fiscal year—despite Wilds being offered at a lower price. The significant difference in sales between Wilds and Rise underscores the challenges Capcom faces with its latest title.

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