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So I was looking at Monster Hunter sales here on vgchartz when I noticed that Monster Hunter has been an annual franchise in Japan ever since the series debuted in 2004.

2004-Monster Hunter (PS2)

2005-Monster Hunter G/Freedom (PS2/PSP)

2006-Monster Hunter 2 (PS2)

2007-Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (PSP)

2008-Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)

2009-Monster Hunter Tri (Wii)

2010-Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP)

2011-Monster Hunter 3G/Freedom 3 HD (3DS/PS3)

2012-Monster Hunter 3G HD (Wii U)

2013-Monster Hunter 4 (3DS)

2014-Monster Hunter 4G (3DS)

So like the thread title asks, will Japan see this trend continue and get a Monster Hunter game in 2015? I personally can't see MH5 releasing yet and I don't think 3DS will get another MH4 expansion. The most likely scenario, in my opinion, is that Wii U will get a MH4 HD this holiday.



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Monster Hunter Frontier G7 is releasing in April. Not sure if that counts, though.



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Without a doubt, yes. Nintendo practically funds a could portion of Monster Hunter development now (main series). So possibly Monster Hunter 5, 3DS (or New 3DS) exclusive. Another year after Monster Hunter 5G 3DS exclusive again with a western port.

Capcom pretty much banks on Monster Hunter in Japan



Yep, Capcom is just gonna keep milking it because it will always selling (In Japan)



Skullwaker said:
Monster Hunter Frontier G7 is releasing in April. Not sure if that counts, though.


I was just including main installments and expansions



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ExplodingBlock said:
Yep, Capcom is just gonna keep milking it because it will always selling (In Japan)


What do u think they will release, it's probably too soon for Monster Hunter 5



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zorg1000 said:
Skullwaker said:
Monster Hunter Frontier G7 is releasing in April. Not sure if that counts, though.


I was just including main installments and expansions

Gotcha! In that case, I agree with your prediction. Although Capcom said they don't plan on a console release, I have a hard time believing them because a.) it's Capcom, b.) Capcom likes money, c.) MH4U on the Wii U would be easy money



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zorg1000 said:
ExplodingBlock said:
Yep, Capcom is just gonna keep milking it because it will always selling (In Japan)


What do u think they will release, it's probably too soon for Monster Hunter 5



if nintendo is smart they will have locked in mh5 as a launch title for their next handheld early 2017 in japan 



Monster Hunter 4G Ultimate.

To be renamed Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate G when localized in 2017.