How much will Monster Hunter World sell?

[Kerotan]

Mnementh said:
So, seeing this, the overall consensus seems to be that this title sells pretty bad for a MOnster Hunter. That is disappointing and somewhat frightening regarding the future of the series.

Not if they've a seperate switch version planned for late next year, And maybe even one last 3ds game. Because that would still be profitable. 

Player2 said:

Kerotan said:

3m for a game like this would be very profitable.  

 

I think they'd continue to release them and release a seperate portable version on Switch too.  

 

Overall the best way to maximise sales. 

2.22M wasn't enough for Capcom to keep making Monster Hunter for Wii, and that game used recycled assets from older games.

This Monster Hunter has a noticeable jump in graphics, is open world and has to be optimized for several hardware configurations. If it sells 3M the only way a sequel will be made is if Sony keeps throwing money at Capcom.

Do people not understand that yes while building the assets for this big upgrade will dent profits it has to be done sometime. And it pays off when they re use these assets for the rest of the gen be it on switch or ps4 or both. It's an investment. But forum fans seem to only liik at the short term.