Although he has been released a few days ago, Monster hunter rise is already aiming for record sales. According to the well-known market analyst Daniel Ahmad, in fact, the new incarnation of the hunting simulator of Capcom has sold more than 4 million copies in a few days. A trend that, if prolonged, could with certainty lead it to exceed the revenues of its predecessor Monster Hunter: World. To make the announcement the same software house:
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch has shipped 4 million units worldwide.https: //t.co/mLTzCd8dRy pic.twitter.com/I0tIje08yW
- Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) March 29, 2021
Capcom announced today that Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch has sold 4 million units worldwide. The Monster Hunter series consists of hunting action games that pit players against giant monsters in a beautiful natural environment. Beginning with the first title in 2004, the series established a new genre where players cooperate to hunt ferocious monsters with their friends and has since grown to become a global phenomenon with cumulative sales of the series exceeding 66 million. units shipped as of December 31, 2020.
Monster Hunter Rise is a brand new Monster Hunter title for the Nintendo Switch. The game was developed with Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE to provide a new accessible Monster Hunter experience that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere and with anyone. In addition to new monsters and locations, the game offers a whole new vision of the hunting experience through a series of new and exhilarating hunting actions made possible with Wirebu.
Capcom then talked about the other upcoming titles and the future of the saga. Besides Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin , a new role-playing game to be released on July 9 2021 which will present elements that can connect to Monster Hunter Rise, Capcom will in fact launch a wide variety of initiatives aimed at increasing the value of the brand. These include the first cinematographic adaptation of Hollywood series Monster Hunter, released in Japan on March 26, 2021, and range from character merchandising and clothing to collaborations with a diverse sector of companies. A bright future for the saga and for Monster Hunter Rise, whose sales will continue to rise.
