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Monster Hunter Wilds: A 2025 Phenomenon
Story, Immersion, and Crossplay Fuel Wilds' Popularity
MH Wilds has achieved phenomenal sales, surpassing 8 million units within just three days of its release, making it Capcom's fastest-selling title to date. In a March 10th interview with The Nikkei, series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto highlighted the game's immersive story and high-quality voice acting as key drivers of its popularity. He also emphasized the role of cross-platform play in uniting players across various consoles.
Last month, in an interview with GamesRadar+, Tsujimoto underscored the significance of the PC platform and the considerable effort invested in enabling crossplay. He acknowledged the growing popularity of PC gaming in Japan and globally, stating, "We worked very hard to achieve that this time around." He further explained, "That means the choice is yours on which platform you want to play with, and then [you can just] go online and hunt with your friends."
While Tsujimoto credits the narrative, some fans hold differing opinions, expressing concerns about lengthy cutscenes and less-than-engaging dialogue in online Steam discussions. However, many acknowledge that the core appeal of Monster Hunter lies in its gameplay, rather than its story.
Here at Game8, Monster Hunter Wilds received a 90/100 rating, praising its quality-of-life improvements, addictive gameplay, stunning visuals, and surprisingly engaging story. For a comprehensive review of our thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds, please see the link below!
