Capcom recently revealed that Monster Hunter World has exceeded 25 million copies sold worldwide across PlayStation 4 Xbox One and PC via Steam since its launch in January 2018 solidifying its position, as the selling game in the history of the publisher. This sales milestone encompasses both the base game and the Monster Hunter World; Iceborne Master Edition bundle.
Achieving this sales milestone comes after, than four years since Monster Hunter World revolutionized the franchise by transitioning to an open world design and focusing on realistic graphics. This winning combination has resonated deeply with players propelling the game to popularity and introducing new enthusiasts to the Monster Hunter series internationally.
How Did Monster Hunter World Achieve Such Massive Success?
Capcom attributes Monster Hunter Worlds rise to fame to its release, on consoles and PC worldwide along with a strong international marketing campaign. The games user friendly yet intricate gameplay and impressive graphics appealed to both players and long time fans of the monster hunting genre. In an over a month Monster Hunter World became Capcoms top selling game ever.
Ongoing digital sales and the acclaimed Iceborne expansion have further boosted the games success solidifying its position as one of Capcoms most iconic franchises. With than 25 million hunters engaging in monster battles Monster Hunter World stands out as a remarkable achievement demonstrating that there is still significant demand for immersive single player adventures, in todays age dominated by live service games.
