Capcom Updates Its Best-Selling Franchise List

Capcom has revised its best-sellers list, and the Resident Evil brand, which debuted in 1996 and has remained a sales powerhouse for the Japanese business, remains at the top.
Resident Evil is by far their most successful IP, with 123 million copies sold to date. Fans of the Ace Attorney series will be thrilled to learn that it is Capcom's eighth best-selling series, having sold over 8.9 million copies since its inception in 2001. The following are the top 10 best-selling Capcom IPs.

1. Resident Evil: 123M
2. Monster Hunter: 78M
3. Street Fighter: 47M
4. Mega Man: 37M
5. Devil May Cry: 25M
6. Dead Rising: 14M
7. Marvel Vs Capcom: 10M
8. Ace Attorney: 8.9M
9. Onimusha: 8.5M
10. Lost Planet: 6.4M

Capcom Has Shipped 4 Million Copies Of Monster Hunter Rise

 Capcom has announced that the initial launch shipments of Monster Hunter Rise have reached 4 million units worldwide. To compare, the last Monster Hunter game, which is the multiplatform Monster Hunter World, shifted 5 million units at launch. Monster Hunter Rise is available now only on Nintendo Switch. 

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Monster Hunter Digital Event

 During theMonster Hunter Digital Event, members of the development team for Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin shared new information, trailers and gameplay looks for these upcoming Nintendo
Switch titles. Monster Hunter Series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and Monster Hunter Rise Director Yasunori Ichinose provided an in-depth look at the game’s new Rampage quest type, game feature details, and confirmation of a second demo releasing on March 12 ahead of the game’s March 26 release. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin teased cooperative multiplayer quests coming in the game, revealed the deluxe edition contents and preorder bonus, and confirmed its July 9, 2021 release date. It will be available as a physical and digital release on Nintendo Switch.

Players received a detailed look at the new Rampage quest type in Monster Hunter Rise. Hunters must work with the citizens of Kamura Village to prepare their defensive installations and guard the Stronghold barricades against waves of invading monsters, including any Apex monsters that may arrive during the siege. 

A number of new gameplay feature details were revealed for Monster Hunter Rise today. In addition to the initial “Silkbind Attacks” available to all 14 weapon types, hunters will unlock new “Switch Skills” for each weapon as they progress through the game. By swapping out these new skills with existing Silkbind or regular attacks, players can create all new combos and strategies that match their preferred playstyle. Monster Hunter Rise will also include dynamic difficulty scaling for multiplayer, which automatically adjusts as new players enter and exit a hunt. The new “Hunter Connect” feature will allow players to create tags with their objectives and playstyle, search for other players with the same tags or invite friends to any tags they have joined. Upon completing a quest in multiplayer, players will also be able to like the other hunters in their party, and increase the likelihood of finding each other in matchmaking. Finally, players can capture their heroic accomplishments and the vibrant beauty of Monster Hunter Rise with the camera feature.

The Digital Event also revealed a new trailer recapping the numerous new monsters and environments coming in Monster Hunter Rise, and featured fan-favorite monsters Zinogre and Nargacuga. Eagle-eyed hunters could also catch a glimpse of a new threat looming over Kamura, alongside the mischievous Elder Dragon Chameleos, which will be one of multiple monsters arriving in post-launch updates following the game’s release later this month. 

Players looking for more hands-on time with Monster Hunter Rise can participate in the second limited-time demo releasing on March 12. The demo will feature a higher difficulty hunt against the flagship monster Magnamalo for seasoned hunters, in addition to the four quests available in the January demo. Players who participated in the January demo will have their quest counter reset, and be able to dive back in to test their mettle against the Wyvern of Malice!

In addition to confirming the release date, a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin set the stage for the epic journey with Razewing Rathalos, announced the return of the self-proclaimed Felyne hero Navirou, and teased cooperative multiplayer quests. More information on the story and multiplayer content will be revealed at a later date. 

Following the trailer, Ryozo revealed the content contained in the Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Deluxe Edition, preorder bonus, three amiibo figures releasing alongside the game, and save-data link reward for players of Monster Hunter Rise. The deluxe edition will include Razewing layered armor sets and a Nergigante-inspired hairstyle for players, the Kuan Coat outfit for your Wyverian companion Ena, two new outfits for Navirou, and two sticker sets depicting the various companions players will encounter through their journey. Players who preorder Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on either platform will receive the Kamura maiden outfit for Ena, while players on Nintendo Switch will be able to unlock three different sets of layered armor and daily bonuses using the new Ena, Razewing Ratha and Tsukino amiibo figures. Finally, those with Monster Hunter Rise save data will be able to unlock the Kamura Garb layered armor for their character. More information on pricing and preorders will be revealed at a later date.

Zelda Costumes And Items Coming To Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

Nintendo and Capcom are adding a bit more to it this time around with some Breath of the Wild content added to Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate.

Armor sets of Link's Breath of the Wild Champion's Tunic have been added, both with and without the Hylian Hood cloak. A Korok outfit has also been added for the player's palico to wear and a little stick to carry around. This is in addition to the other Zelda outfits that had been added in previous games, like Link's green tunic and a Wind Waker Link outfit for the palico.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate releases on August 28 for the Nintendo Switch. 

Monster Hunter: World Comes To PC In August

Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter: World releases on PC on August 9 via Steam. Monster Hunter: World will still cost the full $60; a $70 deluxe version is also available, and contains some extra armor sets, gestures, and other cosmetics. The PC version features 4K support along with a host of new graphics settings, as well as controller support. You can check out the full minimum and recommended specs at Capcom Unity.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Coming To Nintendo Switch In August

Nintendo of America has revealed on Twitter that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate from Capcom will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on August 28th here in the west. This will undoubtedly be more than welcome news for Monster Hunter fans who own a Nintendo Switch and missed out on Monster Hunter World on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

For the first time, gamers have the flexibility to play both local wireless and online multiplayer with up to three other hunters – whether playing at home on the big screen or on the go in handheld or tabletop mode. E3 attendees can check out a demo of the game at the Capcom booth (#2223) this June. A brand new trailer for the title is available now on the press site here.

Hunters can face off against the series’ largest roster of unique monsters in this nostalgic look back at the series’ beginnings and evolutions. Take on the role of a brave hunter on an adrenaline-fueled adventure challenging larger-than-life beasts. Completing quests will yield valuable resources for crafting countless distinct weapons and equipment fashioned after players’ defeated foes. Along their journey, hunters must defend each of the game’s four villages from major threats known as the Fated Four, plus an even more dangerous new Elder Dragon.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate features a blend of classic gameplay and unique new twists, brand new explorable areas and monsters, plus returning fan-favorites like the lightning fast Zinogre and the stealthy long-tailed Nargacuga. This release introduces a new quest level called “G” rank that features even more formidable versions of familiar foes, truly testing experienced hunters’ battle tactics now with different moves and abilities never before seen in the wild!

For newcomers to the series, the gameplay features tons of powerful super moves called Hunter Arts that can be executed with a quick tap on the touch screen. Players can experiment and choose from six different Hunting Styles including two new ones called Brave Style, which rewards players with new moves for landing successive attacks; and Alchemy Style, a support style that grants the ability to create useful items on the fly during combat. Hunters are encouraged to explore and customize the experience between quests to discover their preferred, highly personalized playstyle.

Players of the original Monster Hunter Generations can transfer save data from the previous title to continue their journey in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate.

Sony Announces Monster Hunter And White PlayStation 4 Pros Are Coming To North America

Sony has announced that 2 new colored PlayStation 4 Pros are coming to North America. White and a Monster Hunter-themed black with a logo and colored controller, will be available in the coming weeks. The white PlayStation 4 Pro was originally included only in a Destiny 2 bundle, marking the first time a color other than Jet Black was made available for the Pro. Those who already own Destiny 2 or didn't want to purchase the bundle can now buy the system itself separately for $399.99. The Monster Hunter bundle features a PlayStation 4 Pro bearing a special Monster Hunter design of a Rathalos, a unique red controller, and Monster Hunter World for $449.99. Officially named The Rathalos Edition, the console will be available on January 26 in very limited quantities, the same day as the game itself. Both consoles are exclusive to Gamestop and come equipped with 1TB hard drives.

Monster Hunter: World PC Coming Fall 2018, Free Monsters Coming After Launch

We already know that Monster Hunter World is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 26, but the PC version is coming closer to the end of 2018. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto took to twitter to announce the release window in the form of a video. Tsujimoto promised the team is working hard on the PC version and says it is aiming for fall 2018. He also said more details will be coming later and after the release of the console versions of the game, free updates will be coming, including new monsters.

#MHWorld is currently being optimized for PC and is planned for an Autumn 2018 release! pic.twitter.com/82JUC6iIMC

— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) January 3, 2018

Monster Hunter Coming To Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite Later This Year

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite recently released this week and we already have a new character to look forward to. Monster Hunter from the Monster  Hunter series by Capcom will be a DLC character later this year. A new gameplay trailer featuring Monster Hunter gives you a taste of what she's like in action. Monster Hunter is part of the game's 2017 Character Pass, but no individual pricing details have been announced. Monster Hunter is said to be available later in 2017.

Monster Hunter: World Gets A Release Date And Fancy Limited Edition PS4 Pro

At the Sony Press Conference at the Tokyo Game Show 2017, the release date for Monster Hunter World was revealed, which is January 26, 2018. A collector's edition was also announced, it includes a monster figurine, soundtrack, and more. A limited edition PS4 Pro Monster Hunter: World themed console and controller was also shown.

Monster Hunter World Coming In 2018

During Sony’s E3 press conference, Monster Hunter World was revealed and features we've come to expect from the series: Giant, unwieldy swords, lush forests, cooking meat, and lots of collecting. Monster Hunter World is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in early 2018.

Monster Hunter XX Gets First Trailer + Cross-Play Support

Capcom has revealed more information on Monster Hunter XX along with a new trailer (which you can check out the trailer below). Both the Switch and 3DS versions of Monster Hunter XX can swap save data and that cross-play will be supported, so that players from either platform can play together in online sessions. No plans for a North American release have been revealed at this time. Monster Hunter XX will come to the Switch in Japan on August 25. 

Monster Hunter XX Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch

Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter XX will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. It will have a different name on the console, as Capcom is calling it Monster Hunter XX Nintendo Switch Ver., and that’s not all. In just a couple of days, we will be getting more information on the port at the Monster Hunter Summit Tournament in Sapporo on May 27th. Both YouTube and Fresh will be hosting the tournament starting 12:00 JST, so you will be able to see the entire event for yourself. 

速報です！『モンスターハンターダブルクロス Nintendo Switch Ver.』発売決定！モンハンシリーズ最大級の狩りごたえがNintendo Switchで楽しむことができますよ～！https://t.co/CXQuLkXAKo #MHXX #nintendoswitch pic.twitter.com/j2pdsvmOtj

— MHXX Official (@MHXX_CAPCOM) May 26, 2017

Monster Hunter Generations Free DLC Series Starts Today

Monster Hunter Generations for the Nintendo 3DS kicks off its series of free monthly DLC packs for fans beginning today. These free monthly packs include quests and content that will be available on the first Friday of every month through early 2017.

Released today, this month’s pack offers the ability to give the Felyne characters a canine look with a set based on Amaterasu from Okami, or, suit up as one of the most legendary heroes of all, Link, from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Both of these gear sets can be equipped for Felynes in either form – as A.I. support companions for hunters called Palicoes or with players directly controlling them in Prowler mode. The latest pack includes all this and more including 10 new quests, plus armor sets and weapons for both hunters and Felynes.

Monster Hunter Stories Will Release With New Amiibos

Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Stories for the Nintendo 3DS will be releasing on October 8th in Japan. The game will be releasing alongside 3 new amiibo that allow you to obtain special Otomon in the game. Capcom says that the amiibo are “One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (Female)” and “One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (Male) and “Jabiru”. More amiibo will be released in the winter. It’s unclear if these Amiibos will be released outside of Japan, but hey most likely will. What do you think of these new Monster Hunter Amibos ? 

Monster Hunter Generations Has A Release Date

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Generations will launch on July 15th for  the Nintendo 3DS. Fans eager for this latest installment of the multi-million-selling action-RPG will have the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the adventure with the New Nintendo 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition, also launching on the same day.

The New Nintendo 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition comes in a striking red colour and features artwork of the game’s Fated Four, an elite group of powerful monsters. In addition, this hardware also includes Monster Hunter Generations pre-installed on a 4GB microSD card. Players can get straight into the action as soon as possible, and enjoy the C Stick functionality only available on New Nintendo 3DS systems.

With the new Prowler game mode and revisions to help newcomers, Monster Hunter Generations is the most accessible entry in the series yet and the ideal jumping-on point for beginners. The new Prowler mode, where players can directly control one of the game’s Feline characters, allows newcomers to get straight into the action of hunting and gathering without feeling overwhelmed. Prowlers enjoy simplified mechanics for gathering items and enjoy their own unique attacks and combos, making them a great learning tool for anyone starting out on their Monster Hunter journey. Any of the game’s single or multiplayer quests can be enjoyed in Prowler mode, allowing players of all skill levels, whether playing as a Hunter or Prowler, to hunt together. See more of Monster Hunter Generations and its new accessible features, including Prowler Mode, in action in the A Brand New Type of Hunter Trailer premiering today.

Monster Hunter Generations allows players to take on a variety of unique monsters in over 20 different hunting locations, either solo or in local and online multiplayer modes. By collecting items from their hunts, players can craft more powerful weapons and armor, allowing even more dangerous quests to be taken on. With the choice of four different Hunting Styles and spectacular Hunter Arts special moves to equip, Monster Hunter Generations is the most customizable Monster Hunter experience yet. Players will also be able to get a taste of Monster Hunter Generations before launch, when a playable demo is released on Nintendo eShop this summer.