The 80k number is what made me do more digging. I was like "How did it sell 80k first week? Is Switch stock that low in Japan? Oh NM, XX is also on 3DS."

As folks have already pointed out in this thread, the company is doing fine. Net Income increased year-over-year and has been on an upward trend since 2012. They also reduced liabilities by 10 billion yen over the last quarter (mostly 5 billion in short term borrowings). Capcom also makes money through Pachinko machines and licensing their properties. Every sector is seeing improvements with the exception of Amusement (Pachinko)

As for OP's question, likely in parts. Capcom is a fairly large company, and would likely have a lot of liabilities if it were to go under. Buying a failing business can be tough as their operations have an impact on your financials. It would be far more profitable for companies to pick up the IPs rather than buy the whole thing. It may also work out as Capcom has an odd array of IPs. It may be hard to find a buyer when they may only want a few series. For instance, Sony may want Monster Hunter, but would have no interest in some of the other titles. Another company (like Activision) may want Resident Evil but would have no interest in the other stuff. It would be easier to find a buyer if done piece meal.

If Capcom ever did go under I am pretty sure the bidding war for Monster Hunter will be like watching an Oscar worthy movie.

I think a change in ownership and leadership is more in play.

There's a path to commercial success Capcom can follow - they just aren't able to follow through on it. It's not just more Switch support, but how they've fallen short on stuff like SFV and Marvel vs Capcom.

If that didn't happen in the GC era, it wouldn't happen now.

People are quick to forget Nintendo moneyhatted exclusivity for RE Zero, had a timed exclusivity on RE4, and had other RE ported to the GC as well.

IMO Capcom going under is only a matter of time. And it would be a good signal to the rest of the Japanese gaming industry: stay true to the values that made you great, quality above quantity and respect your fanbase. Or at least I'd hope so.

nintendo should buy monster hunter

This!

But with Monster Hunter World seeming to do very well, I doubt it will happen soon anyway

This whole thread seems more like pipe dreams than real questions or thoughts.

is that really surprising? that happens anytime people hate a company but love their ips