Recently, Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch shipped a 5 million units worldwide since it launched on 26th March.
1.3 million units in Japan which subsequently secured itself in the top spot in the weekly chart. Now it’s great to see it performing well on a global scale.
The succes of Monster Hunter Rise
Capcom Co., Ltd. announced that Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch shipped 5 million units worldwide.
The Monster Hunter series consists of hunting action games that pit players against giant monsters in a beautiful natural environment.
Beginning with the first title in 2004, the series established a new genre in which players cooperate to hunt ferocious monsters with their friends and has since grown into a global phenomenon with cumulative sales of the series exceeding 66 million units shipped as of December 31, 2020.
About Monster Hunter Rise
Hunt solo or in a party with friends to earn rewards that you can use to craft a huge variety of weapons and armor. Brand new gameplay systems such as the high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for.
Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. It’s been half a century since the last calamity struck, but a terrifying new monster has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again.
