Capcom explains why Monster Hunter World isnt called Monster Hunter 5

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tbone51 said:
This makes sense yet MH4U didnt use this logic. Actually in the west its the best selling MH.

I think this whole thing is a mess. If a switch game does come and they name it MH5 then what?

World is refresh for the series. The next time we see a number it will be Monster Hunter World 2.