Monster Hunter Wilds has officially become Capcom’s fastest-selling game ever, surpassing the previous franchise record held by Monster Hunter World. The latest entry in the beloved action RPG series has taken the gaming community by storm, pulling in unprecedented numbers of both veteran hunters and newcomers alike since its launch.
The game’s commercial success comes as no surprise to industry watchers who’ve noted Capcom’s deliberate strategy to make the Monster Hunter series more accessible with each new release. Wilds continues this trend with streamlined combat mechanics and improved onboarding systems that help new players understand the traditionally complex gameplay loops.
“It’s incredibly newbie friendly,” shared one player. “Out of the three most recent entries, I think it’s the easiest to jump into.” This sentiment appears widespread, with many praising the game’s ability to introduce concepts gradually without overwhelming first-time hunters.
However, Monster Hunter Wilds‘ record-breaking launch hasn’t been without issues. Performance problems have plagued the game, particularly on PC where players report significant frame rate drops and stuttering even on high-end systems. Many gamers express frustration that the optimization seems disproportionate to the actual graphical improvements over previous titles.
“Performance issues are a huge problem,” noted another player. “A lot of newer Monster Hunter players are semi-casual gamers who don’t have high-end PCs, nor should they be expected to.”
The cultural impact of the release has been especially notable in Japan, where Monster Hunter remains a phenomenon comparable to major sporting events.Some Japanese companies even offered employees time off to play the new game—a tradition that has accompanied major Monster Hunter releases for years.
This “Monster Hunter holiday” practice underscores the series’ significant cultural footprint in its home country.
Capcom has acknowledged the technical difficulties and promised upcoming patches to address performance concerns. The company plans to continue its post-launch support with free updates and additional content, following the successful model established with Monster Hunter World.
Hunters, we're conducting a player survey for Monster Hunter Wilds and would love to hear from you! Also, all respondents will receive a digital wallpaper!
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) March 4, 2025
In May, we'll hold another survey that focuses on product content.
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Despite the technical hurdles, the game’s refined combat, expansive new environments, and accessible design have clearly resonated with players. The multiplayer systems, while described by some as having an “obtuse UI,” continue to be a major draw as friends team up to take down the game’s impressive roster of monsters.
