That’s a lot of Monsters Hunted
Epic adventureMonster Hunter Riserecently came stompingonto the PC platform, having already made its presence felt on Nintendo Switch back in March of 2021. And it seems that the port has been a success, driving sales/shipments forMonster Hunter Risepast the eight million mark in one year.
As noted by Capcom inan official press release, theMonster Hunterfranchise has only built upon its incredible global growth. While the fantasy series has always been popular in Japan, while having its core community in other international pockets, it was the release of 2018’sMonster Hunter: Worldthat truly turned the long-running series into a global property.Monster Hunter: Worldwould quickly become Capcom’s best-selling release of all time, shifting a staggering 20 million copies.
With the addition ofMonster Hunter Rise‘s eight million sales and shipments, this takes the cumulative total of the entireMonster Hunterfranchise to an enormous 78 million units and counting. Without a shadow of a doubt, Capcom will be looking to capitalize on this incredible success, which will likely cement the future of the franchise for generations to come. You’re gonna need a big trophy room.
Monster Hunter Riseis available now on PC and Nintendo Switch. You can check out Chris Carter’s review of the Nintendo Switch editionright here.An expansion,Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, is expected at some point in summer 2022.
