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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 in just three days—making it Capcom's fastest-selling title ever. 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 success. He also emphasized the role of cross-platform play in uniting players across various consoles.
Last month, Tsujimoto spoke with GamesRadar+, underscoring the importance of the PC platform and the significant effort invested in crossplay functionality. He acknowledged the PC market's growth 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 have expressed mixed opinions, citing lengthy travel sequences and unengaging dialogue in Steam discussions. However, many acknowledge that the core appeal of Monster Hunter lies in its gameplay, not necessarily 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 detailed breakdown of our perspective, read our full review below!
