Monster Hunter Wilds has sold 11 million copies in less than a year, establishing itself as one of Capcom’s most successful releases.However, after an overwhelming start in sales, the game has shown a significant slowdown, which worries the Japanese company and prompts it to plan new strategies to revitalize the franchise.
The financial reports published in January 2026 clearly show the magnitude of the phenomenon: Monster Hunter Wilds exceeded 8 million units sold in its first three days and reached 10 million the month after its launch, on February 28, 2025. This initial performance even surpassed Monster Hunter World, the previous most successful title in the saga.While Monster Hunter World took nearly two months to reach 7.5 million copies sold, Monster Hunter Wilds achieved that number in less than half the time and became the fastest-launching title in Capcom history.
Despite this start, the long-term comparison reveals important differences.Although both titles reached 11 million units sold in approximately the same period (about eleven months), Monster HunterWorld maintained a more sustained pace.According to the data, Monster Hunter World reached 20 million in three years and nine months, while Monster Hunter Wilds, with the current sales rate of 100,000 units per month, would need about seven and a half years to equal that figure.Thus, after an extraordinary debut, Monster Hunter Wilds sales experienced a steeper drop after the initial peak.
The great reception of Monster Hunter Wilds in its early days was a result, in part, of the high expectations generated by the previous success of MonsterHunter World.However, some criticism related to the game’s technical performance and other elements has reduced demand after its release.According to Capcom’s report, between March and September 10.7 million copies were sold, while in the last part of the fiscal year only 300,000 more units were added.
Unlike what was seen with Monster Hunter World, where the user base continued to increase steadily, Wilds appears to have concentrated most of its sales potential in the first few weeks.This phenomenon not only worries investors, but also players, concerned about the future support and development of the franchise.Capcom has indicated that it will continue to expand the content and improve the technical performance of the title, trying to meet the demands of those who have postponed their purchase or have suffered operating problems.
Faced with this context, Capcom does not remain inactive.According to what is stated in the reports and in the company’s financial statement, new measures are planned to strengthen and prolong the commercial life of Monster Hunter Wilds. A central aspect would be the possible launch on Nintendo Switch 2, a platform that does not yet have a version of the game but which, according to rumors, could receive an announcement in the coming weeks.
Launching on a new console would represent the possibility of reaching a broader audience and reactivating sales, especially in markets where portability and access to new experiences have special value.Capcom has also announced regular updates and new downloadable content, a similar strategy to what has favored Monster Hunter World in the past.
For fans and potential buyers, the response to technical reviews and continuity of support will be decisive factors when choosing Monster Hunter Wilds.Conversations in specialized forums and social networks show interest accompanied by caution.Meanwhile, the Monster Hunter phenomenon keeps Capcom at the center of the discussion about big releases, although uncertainty remains about its ability to maintain long-term success.
