Monster Hunter Rise sells over 8 million units globally
And the number keeps Rising
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Monster Hunter Rise has proven that the series’ recent success is no flash in the pan, soaring to an astounding 8 million copies sold. The PC release has helped push sales figures to these impressive new heights, and it is still early days. With the Sunbreak expansion scheduled for summer 2022, could it be only a matter of time before Monster Hunter Rise closes in on Monster Hunter World’s series record of 20 million?
The Hunt for Success
Monster Hunter is amongst publisher Capcom’s most treasured properties, but it didn’t always see such global success. Early entries in the series only saw significant success in Japan, though die-hard fans in the west swear by the series’ first portable entries. Nowadays however, those die-hards tend to be preaching to the converted. What was once a niche franchise has grown into a global phenomenon, thanks in no small part to the massive success of Monster Hunter World.
Nostalgia may play a part in the recent resurgence of Capcom’s most popular franchises. Players that grew up with the Monster Hunter Franchise have never lost their appetite for the hunt, and are able to make their voices known. They are creating a demand where before there was little, at least from a publisher’s standpoint. With new editions to long-time franchises Devil May Cry 5 and Resident Evil Village receiving similar acclaim and positive sales figures, it’s a very good time to be a Capcom fan.
The Hunt is on(going)
It’s easy to see why Monster Hunter has always attracted such a devoted fanbase. Few experiences in gaming compare to the thrill of brandishing your grossly oversized blade/hammer/lance/musical instrument and sending a wyvern careening out of the sky, impacting with the force of a bescaled comet. Monster Hunter World saw excitement around the series reach a fever pitch, however. Lush, interconnected biomes and lovingly-detailed monster animations could have herald the series’ switch to AAA quality from that point on. But Monster Hunter Rise’s success has proven that there is still an appetite for the smaller-scale aspects of the franchise. The reversion to self-contained areas and less graphical fidelity could easily have been seen as a step backwards. But by focusing on the purity of the hunting experience, Monster Hunter Rise is soaring as surely as a Rathalos in search of prey.
