According to the Japanese company, sales of the latest Monster Hunter installment could be better. However, there is one factor holding back performance…

According to Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto, sales of Monster Hunter Wilds have been affected by the high price of the PlayStation 5, not by any problems with the game itself. Speaking to Nikkei Gaming, Tsujimoto explained that while launch sales of the franchise’s latest entry were strong, numbers dropped rapidly in the following months. He stated that the PlayStation 5 — considered by the publisher to be the game’s main platform — had its market performance hindered by the console’s high cost.

When factoring in the price of the console, accessories, a PlayStation Plus subscription for online play, and the cost of the game itself, Monster Hunter Wilds can become very expensive. This is particularly true for younger players without income, who may instead opt for earlier entries in the franchise such as Monster Hunter World or Monster Hunter Rise, which are available at much lower prices. As a result, Capcom’s biggest challenge will be to make the game more accessible to new players. The publisher is planning strategies to take advantage of discounts to boost sales in the final months of the year.

In the same interview, Tsujimoto also spoke about the Nintendo Switch 2, noting that the success of Nintendo’s new hardware exceeded the company’s expectations. He highlighted its lower price compared to the PlayStation 5. According to Tsujimoto, the popularity of the Switch 2 confirms just how cost-conscious players around the world are. (This is further underscored by the existence of a Japan-exclusive model of the Switch 2 that is even cheaper.)

Unfortunately, Monster Hunter Wilds has not proven as successful as earlier titles in the franchise. Despite flaws such as its low difficulty level, the game remains a worthy entry, and the development team is working to address issues with free updates and additional content.

Source: WCCFTech, Nikkei