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Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Plummet Amid Market Saturation

10/29/2025

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Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds sold 160,000 units in Q2 FY2025/26, down from 477,000 in the previous quarter, and trailed the older Monster Hunter Rise.
The game, which had a 10 million-copy launch, has been hindered by high PlayStation 5 prices and technical issues on PC.
Industry expert Dr. Serkan Toto attributed the underperformance to increased competition and a saturated market.
Capcom plans performance updates for Monster Hunter Wilds this winter.

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Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds sold 160,000 units in Q2 FY2025/26, down from 477,000 in the previous quarter, and trailed the older Monster Hunter Rise.
The game, which had a 10 million-copy launch, has been hindered by high PlayStation 5 prices and technical issues on PC.
Industry expert Dr. Serkan Toto attributed the underperformance to increased competition and a saturated market.
Capcom plans performance updates for Monster Hunter Wilds this winter.