Monster Hunter: World
News, coverage and analysis tracking Monster Hunter: World across the outlets.
Splatoon Raiders Takes A Page From Monster Hunter To Boost Your Co-Op ChancesNintendo's Splatoon Raiders will feature an online co-op mechanic similar to Monster Hunter's SOS Flare system, allowing solo players to call for assistance during challenging raids. This feature aims to help players overcome difficult encounters, with rewards for helpers and scaled difficulty based on player count. The game is set to launch on July 23 for Nintendo Switch.
Monster Hunter World Has Sold 30 Million UnitsMonster Hunter World has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling a combined 30 million units worldwide since its 2018 launch, including its Iceborne expansion. This makes it Capcom's best-selling game, surpassing even newer titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, which has sold 11.40 million units as of March 31st. The article also briefly mentions upcoming content for Monster Hunter Wilds, including the Ascendance expansion.
Monster Hunter Stories 3’s Additional Side Story: Rudy DLC, Royal Monsters Update Out NowCapcom has released the paid DLC "Additional Side Story: Rudy" for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which includes a new adventure with Rudy and a battle against Nergigante. A free update is also available, adding a more difficult final boss version and new "Royal Monsters" that are significantly stronger than regular monsters. The game is a turn-based RPG available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Highlights from Capcom Spotlight 2026 – Dragon’s Dogma, Onimusha, Monster Hunter, and moreCapcom's latest presentation revealed new content for several titles. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection receives a DLC and free update today, while Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion launches October 9 with new areas and features. Onimusha: Way of the Sword, releasing September on PlayStation 5, showcased a new enemy, Dohatsu-ten.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, moreFamitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
Monster Hunter World Surpasses Huge Capcom Sales MilestoneMonster Hunter World has achieved over 30 million in sales, making it Capcom's best-selling title to date. The 2018 release significantly outperformed the studio's more recent offerings, including Monster Hunter Wilds, which has sold around 11 million copies. The success of Monster Hunter World was further boosted by the release of its expansion, Iceborne Edition.
Monster Hunter Wilds fans collectively sigh as Ascendance expansion brings back hated elder dragon Kushala Daora:…Capcom announced the "massive expansion" Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance, set to launch in 2027. While the expansion has generated excitement, the return of the Elder Dragon Kushala Daora has been met with fan disappointment due to its repetitive fight mechanics. The announcement also confirmed the return of Lao-Shan Lung.
Monster Hunter: World has now sold over 30m units worldwide, becoming Capcom's "best-selling single title of all time"Capcom announced that Monster Hunter: World has surpassed 30 million units sold worldwide, making it the company's best-selling single title. This milestone comes as Capcom prepares for the launch of the expansion-sized DLC, Ascendance, for Monster Hunter Wilds next year. The company also noted its ninth consecutive year of record profits, despite some performance issues with Monster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter World has sold over 30 million copies, further cementing its lead as Capcom's best-selling game and leaving Wilds in the dust after a year of performance woesCapcom announced that Monster Hunter World has surpassed 30 million units sold, making it the company's best-selling game. This milestone comes as Monster Hunter Wilds has faced performance issues throughout 2025, with Monster Hunter Rise performing better. Capcom plans to apply lessons learned from Wilds' performance struggles to future titles.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life at #1, Indiana Jones gets Nintendo Switch 2 bumpThe UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026, sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream return to the number one spot. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle re-entered the top 40 at second place following the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 version.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsSony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
Best 3DS Games Of All TimeThis article ranks the top 20 games released for the Nintendo 3DS, highlighting titles that utilized the console's unique features like its dual screens and glasses-free 3D. The list includes exclusives such as Pokemon X and Y, Persona Q2, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, alongside acclaimed remasters like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D. The Nintendo 3DS, a successor to the DS, sold over 75 million units and offered backward compatibility with its predecessor.
Monster Hunter Fan Art Featuring Odogaron Goes Viral on TwitterA piece of fan art featuring the monster Odogaron from Monster Hunter: World has gone viral on Twitter, garnering significant attention for its detailed and accurate depiction of the creature's design. The artwork highlights the enduring appeal of well-crafted monster designs in video games and the passion of the Monster Hunter community. This viral moment underscores how strong character design and community engagement contribute to a game's lasting impact.
Overwatch Comic References Monster Hunter Charge BladeA recent Overwatch webcomic featured concept art of Brigitte wielding a charge blade from Monster Hunter, sparking discussions about potential collaborations. The article explores the thematic and mechanical similarities between Brigitte's playstyle and the charge blade weapon, suggesting that a full crossover event with Monster Hunter could be beneficial for both franchises and their fanbases. The author speculates that this reference might be a test of fan reaction for future official collaborations.
Capcom is bragging about its 2026 games line-up and says it's ‘not done' yetCapcom is boasting about its strong 2026 video game lineup, which includes successful titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, alongside the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The company highlights the critical and commercial success of its recent releases, with several games ranking highly on Metacritic and achieving significant sales milestones. Capcom also has future content planned for existing titles and is rumored to be working on further Resident Evil remakes.
Viral Tweet Crowns Capcom as Gaming’s New BlueprintA viral tweet highlighted Capcom as a blueprint for the future of gaming, praising their recent releases like Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6 for being complete, fun, and respectful of player time and money. The article contrasts Capcom's approach with other publishers who chase trends and often release unfinished games, suggesting that focusing on quality experiences leads to record profits and player loyalty.
10 Best ARPGs to play in 2026This article ranks the 10 best action RPGs to play in 2026, defining ARPGs as games with a strong focus on combat, leveling, and loot systems. The list includes titles like Elden Ring, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting their unique combat mechanics, customization options, and overall player experience.- On SaleSeveral games are currently on sale on Steam, including Monster Hunter: World with a 74% discount, Stacklands with a 50% discount, and Backpack Battles with a 20% discount. Blue's News may earn a commission from these sales.
- Resident Evil Requiem säljer rekordsnabbt – har passerat 6 miljonerCapcom announced that Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 6 million units sold, marking the fastest sales milestone for any title in the Resident Evil series. The company also provided updated sales figures for its other major titles, with Monster Hunter: World leading at 22 million units sold.