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Capcom Reaffirms Monster Hunter’s Future as Wilds Wins PlayStation Partner Awards

Developers say post-launch updates will continue in response to player feedback despite a year of weaker sales and performance issues.

Overview

  • Monster Hunter Wilds received the Grand Award and a User’s Choice Award at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan Asia.
  • Series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto said the franchise will continue and that Capcom is exploring ways to expand Monster Hunter beyond games.
  • Director Yuya Tokuda acknowledged the launch difficulty curve was too easy for veteran players after the team prioritized accessibility for newcomers.
  • Tokuda encouraged those who finished the game at release and left to give it another try after updates added more challenging endgame content.
  • Capcom’s recent reporting highlighted performance problems and a sales slowdown, including Wilds selling less than Monster Hunter Rise last quarter, with an earlier investor call citing PS5 price as a factor in the early drop-off.