Capcom says it wants Monster Hunter Wilds to outsell World 'over the medium to long term,' but it'll need to muster a lot of sales momentum to get there
Wilds didn't rank in Capcom's quarterly best sellers, but the company hopes to turn that around.
Capcom has set its sights on Monster Hunter Wilds to eventually outpace the sales of Monster Hunter: World, but the company faces a significant challenge in achieving this goal. Despite a strong launch in February 2025, the game's sales have since significantly declined, with Monster Hunter: World continuing to outsell its newer counterpart.
In its recent investor Q&A, Capcom expressed optimism for Wilds, stating its intent to enhance the game's sales and eventually surpass the best-selling class of all time. The company attributed recent sales improvements to performance fixes, the reveal of the upcoming Ascendance expansion, and a price drop. However, Capcom acknowledges the formidable task ahead, as Monster Hunter: World has already sold over 30 million units since launch, and maintains its position as the top-selling entry in the series, even eight years after its release.
While Wilds has shown promise with its latest technical upgrades, its sales momentum remains critical to meeting Capcom's ambitious target.
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