Monster Hunter World has shipped 8 million units worldwide

News by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson News Editor

Published on May 9, 2018

Capcom is rather pleased with sales of Monster Hunter World.

Overnight Capcom released its fiscal report for the year ending March 31, 2018 noting a 8.4% increase in net sales year-over-year. Monster Hunter World was one of the main contributors, according to the company.

The title has now topped 8 million units shipped worldwide as of April 16, up from 7.5 million reported in early March.

Released in January, Monster Hunter World shipped 5 million units its first three days on sale, and by early February it had shipped over 6 million units.

Capcom also cited Switch titles Monster Hunter XX and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers as growth contributors. Sales of Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite on the other hand, "tended to be soft."

Two major titles are planned for release by March 2019, according to the financial report [PDF]. Capcom also plans to "regularly release titles for major IP while also utilizing dormant IP and remakes."

Net sales increased to ¥94.5 billion ($860 million) year-over-year, with a 21.2% increase in income to ¥15.3 billion ($138.9 million). Net sales from digital were up 26.3% to ¥74.1 billion ($675.4 million) year-over-year.