Capcom has announced that total worldwide sales, including digital sales, of Monster Hunter World have surpassed 25 million units, which includes shipments of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition. Monster Hunter: World was first released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 26, 2018 worldwide, followed by PC via Steam on August 3, 2018. The expansion, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, is released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 6, 2019, and for PC via Steam on January 9, 2020.
Capcom’s full statement on Monster Hunter: World’s latest sales milestone
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in March 2024, the Monster Hunter series consists of hunting action games that pit players against giant monsters in beautiful natural environments. Starting with the first title in 2004, the series established a new genre in which players cooperate to hunt ferocious monsters with their friends and has since become a global phenomenon with cumulative sales of the series exceeding 97 million units. until December 31, 2023.
With Monster Hunter: World, Capcom brought the Monster Hunter series to global brand status with simultaneous worldwide release and international promotional activities, establishing the game as Capcom’s best-selling title of all time within a month of its launch. In the six years since the game’s release, Capcom has continued to push digital sales, leading Monster Hunter: World to reach a new cumulative sales record of 25 million units, an all-time record for Capcom.
Additionally, in December of last year, Capcom revealed Monster Hunter Wilds, attracting widespread attention with the announcement that the latest title in the series is scheduled for release in 2025. Capcom remains firmly committed to meeting the expectations of all users by taking advantage of its industry-leading game development capabilities to create highly entertaining gaming experiences.
Fountain: Gematsu
