Last month, Capcom's financial report suggested that the company expects to sell 2.5 million units of an undisclosed Monster Hunter title by March 2016 - a title which the company has since confirmed is the forthcoming Monster Hunter X.
That's a pretty bold prediction, but one which seems positively pessimistic when you consider that Monster Hunter 4 sold 1.8 million copies in its first two days of availability in Japan, and has, to date, shifted over 4 million units in its native homeland alone. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - the updated version of the fourth game - has retailed 3.4 million copies globally.
Given these facts, Monster Hunter X should easily be able to reach Capcom's target, but it remains to be seen how receptive the fanbase will be to yet another 3DS entry - and one which re-uses so many pre-existing assets, at that.
Do you think Monster Hunter X can hit 2.5 million by March next year? Do you think the game will have launched in west by that point, or does the conservative figure hint at a global launch later in 2016? Let us know by posting a comment.
[source siliconera.com]
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I hope it does. The 3DS is in its twilight now and 2.5 million would be a great shot of adrenaline in its golden years. Strong late gen support is important for creating momentum for next too, as we saw with the PS3 -> PS4.
I can see this actually happening, but at this point, it really wouldn't surprise me if Monster Hunter Cross Ultimate is going to come out right next year, and many fans could actually sit this basic version out in favor of the G version.
Put it on Wii U instead. Give me a reason to go back and forth between games.
ummm.... MH fatigue anyone? I mean I'm sure it'll happen but I can't help but feel this could happen like It did with the guitar hero/rockband/dj hero series. Too many games within months of each other. MH isn't as iterative as those games but I urge caution.
They should be up to the Monster Hunter X Hyper Ultimate iteration by then, so yeah I can see it.
I'll buy when it comes to NA.
I just want another Wii U Monster Hunter which uses MH4 Ultimate's assets just like 3 Ultimate used Tri's. I don't care if textures arent HD, as long as I can play it on the big screen.
Oh wait..what would be even better: a way to play 3DS games on my Wii U. Like the GameBoy Player for NGC.
Or give us a MH for PS4.
If it doesn't, then its the end of the franchise. Kinda makes me wonder why Capcom would make this on 3DS instead of Vita seeing that third party devs aren't very supportive to Nintendo.
@Artwark because 3DS is much more popular and successful and profitable.
I don't doubt it.
@MegaMari0
Never. Monster Hunter is one of the few games ppl pour 500, 600, 700... 1,000 hours into. The more you play the more you want to play it. New entries, especially ones that change up the formula as much as MH4 and this one will, will remain as appealing as ever. Monster Hunter fans never pass on a Monster Hunter title.
This should definitely be able to hit 2.5 million units by March 2016. It's Monster Hunter, and it retains similar gameplay to the main entries.
If the game is localized prior to March 2016, sales will exceed 3 million for sure.
The "low" expectation is probably BECAUSE of the fact they're just reusing assets. People accuse them of reusing assets all the time due to the games all looking like 6th gen games, but this time it'll actually be true.
@JaxonH - Perfect timing my MH expert.
So why X and not 5? Is this more like Frontier which seems to be less than appreciated? This certainly isn't as much of a departure like that village game which looks like DSiWare in comparison.
@rjejr
Not that kind of change up. Stories and Poka Poka Village are spinoffs. This is actual core MH, just without iterating to the next numerical entry. And as far as core gameplay goes, these new super moves, weapon class playstyles and verticality access across the board are pretty major changes
@JaxonH - So this really is MH5, and the next game would be MH6? Or is this an oddity, and the next MH would still be MH5?
Glad I don't have to figure out the Japanese naming conventions, they have 19 MH games - not including the newest two - and they are only up to #4.
http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Game_List
As much as I love my MH4U on the N3DS, I would really rather have MHX on my Wii U.
@rjejr
No this isn't MH5. This is MHX. If we were going to count sequentially this would be a far higher up the chain than 5.
I like that they are making big changes to the battle system. It's a shame when developers are afraid to advance a series because what they previously did still sells.
Only sad thing is the west probably won't be seeing this game for a very, very long time, until the "Ultimate" version of the game is released, and then we have to wait for the localization of that.
They did the same thing last year, and went for a target way below what MH usually sells in Japan. They'll smash this in the first week again.
Well seeing how MH4 made almost 2 million near launch day, and 4G even did very well over here....
@JaxonH - "this would be a far higher up the chain than 5."
You mean all the way up at 10 maybe?
You finish the single player in Splatoon yet? Final boss is kicking my butt, and you know I'm not happy when I'm getting my butt kicked. Figure you'll enjoy the challenge. It's not insane DKC hard, I just really don't like starting stuff over again from the beginning. I think I could beat it if I had 5 lives, problem is we only get 3, so I don't'even want to start over again. Maybe tomorrow.
What is this? No "(Cross)" clarification in the headline? How ever will I know the proper way to pronounce it then?
I'll be happy to be one of those sales if they're inclined to bring this to NA.
wii u version?
Capcom's dreamin'.
Localization should probably be a bit quicker this time around assuming everything from 4G/4U is returning, I wouldn't be surprised to see the game release next summer/fall. If it does get localized, I can guarantee you I'll be picking this up.
they will definitely reach that sales goal. Monster Hunter has not ran its course yet. who knows when it will. it might be many more years. this seems to be the #1 selling console game in the world right now. people want.....more more more.
Its "Monster Hunter Cross" not "Monster Hunter X". The thing that looks like an X just represents the Cross idea the game is presenting.
Every Monster Hunter game reuses a lot of assets and sells 2.5+ million copies in Japan. This one looks interesting because along with adding some new and old monsters it also looks to be changing up the gameplay a great deal.
I personally love the fact it's on the 3ds. And I would definitely buy this game and I can only hope that the dlc keeps coming for mhx too I love that there is new stuff to do every month keepa the game from getting stale. Hope we don't have to wait to long for a release in the UK,
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