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Monster Hunter Wilds Breaks PS5 Records Despite Sales Dip

3/8/2025

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Monster Hunter Wilds roared onto the scene on February 28, shattering records with over 601,000 PS5 units sold in Japan within just three days, marking the biggest launch for the console in the region. However, this success comes with a bittersweet note, as sales dipped 55% compared to earlier titles. Meanwhile, the PS5 triumphed over the Switch, selling 108,978 units against the Switch's 45,189.

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Monster Hunter Wilds roared onto the scene on February 28, shattering records with over 601,000 PS5 units sold in Japan within just three days, marking the biggest launch for the console in the region. However, this success comes with a bittersweet note, as sales dipped 55% compared to earlier titles. Meanwhile, the PS5 triumphed over the Switch, selling 108,978 units against the Switch's 45,189.