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VGPolyglot on 29 January 2018

Impressive sales, definitely higher than I would have expected LTD.



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Volterra_90 on 29 January 2018

That's awesome! I'd gladly eat crow if I see this franchise growing. I must admit that I made a mistake downplaying the game when it was announced. I've played around 20 hours and I'm having a blast! Probably the best MH game I've ever played. See you on the field, hunters!



outlawauron on 29 January 2018
caffeinade said:
estebxx said:

How much do you expect it to sell on each platform.

3m on PC minimum.

Assuming the port isn't broken.
Batman: Arkham Knight, has almost sold 1.5 million on PC, so yeah.
http://steamspy.com/app/208650

There seems to be a real hunger for a Monster Hunter title on PC, this is our first real chance.
Sales on PC could go much higher than 3mil if the right conditions are met.

If Monster Hunter: World catches the eyes of the modding community, well yeah.
If the port is very well done, the game could become a benchmarking title for PC media outlets.


The PS4 version will probably sell about 5 - 6 million units.
Xbox: 1.5 - 4 (depending on how well the game takes off in the west).

Why do you think there is appeal for this game on PC? I'm not sure what Arkham Knight has to do with but there's little data to support your prediction.



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caffeinade on 29 January 2018
outlawauron said:
caffeinade said:

3m on PC minimum.

Assuming the port isn't broken.
Batman: Arkham Knight, has almost sold 1.5 million on PC, so yeah.
http://steamspy.com/app/208650

There seems to be a real hunger for a Monster Hunter title on PC, this is our first real chance.
Sales on PC could go much higher than 3mil if the right conditions are met.

If Monster Hunter: World catches the eyes of the modding community, well yeah.
If the port is very well done, the game could become a benchmarking title for PC media outlets.


The PS4 version will probably sell about 5 - 6 million units.
Xbox: 1.5 - 4 (depending on how well the game takes off in the west).

Why do you think there is appeal for this game on PC? I'm not sure what Arkham Knight has to do with but there's little data to support your prediction.

Monster Hunter: World is a game that offers plenty of gameplay; the game is something that can keep someone's attention for a long time.
Games like these tend to do very well on PC, co-op games also do very well on PC too.
Monster Hunter: World is both of these things.

It is not too hard to imagine that Monster Hunter: World will sell similarly to titles like: Payday and Payday 2, Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2, ect.

Oh and imagine the mods that will be made; UGC can easily sell a title on the PC platform.
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Dauntless is an upcoming free to play Monster Hunter clone, that has received positive community vibes.
Hinting at a deeper hunger for these types of games.
In 2018 PC gamers can finally taste the real deal.



JRPGfan on 29 January 2018
vivster said:
I wonder if there is a chance that Capcom completely overshipped.

Its anecdotal, but on resetera there where people from lost of differnt countires, saying they couldnt find the game in shops saying it sold out.
MH sold out on amazon in the US too for abit.

I dont think they overshipped, I think demand for the game is just really high.



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StuOhQ on 29 January 2018

Congrats to Capcom and all those predicting a big haul. Might have to actually pick up the PS4 version if we don't here Switch news soon.



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JRPGfan on 29 January 2018
oniyide said:
The year is starting off right! It's a good game, having more fun with it than I thought I would

Digital Foundry is calling "Shadow of the Colossus" (ps4) the Greatest Console Remake Ever!

So yeah 2018 is off to a great start.

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vivster on 29 January 2018
JRPGfan said:
vivster said:
I wonder if there is a chance that Capcom completely overshipped.

Its anecdotal, but on resetera there where people from lost of differnt countires, saying they couldnt find the game in shops saying it sold out.
MH sold out on amazon in the US too for abit.

I dont think they overshipped, I think demand for the game is just really high.

Supply issues can arise if you ship 4 of that 5M to Uganda.



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JRPGfan on 29 January 2018
StuOhQ said:
Congrats to Capcom and all those predicting a big haul. Might have to actually pick up the PS4 version if we don't here Switch news soon.

Yeah I wouldnt hold my  breath waiting for a switch port.
If you really want the game,  get it for your PS4.



Mnementh on 29 January 2018
vivster said:
JRPGfan said:

Its anecdotal, but on resetera there where people from lost of differnt countires, saying they couldnt find the game in shops saying it sold out.
MH sold out on amazon in the US too for abit.

I dont think they overshipped, I think demand for the game is just really high.

Supply issues can arise if you ship 4 of that 5M to Uganda.

So, you think that's what happened?



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