Its a misconception from their previous report where they have 2 mil on their other titles, but MHW has never had an actual number provided.
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Its a misconception from their previous report where they have 2 mil on their other titles, but MHW has never had an actual number provided.
good luck
If they remade all assets I expect very little monsters/weapons variety compared to the portables games (same thing happened with Tri). That could annoy original fans.
MH Tri reached over 1 mil in the end but iirc it was through extreme price drops. I think that's the ceiling for a console MH.
MH Tri reached over 1 mil in the end but iirc it was through extreme price drops. I think that's the ceiling for a console MH.
That was at the height of the franchise as well on a much more popular system.
frankie_baby
Member
Whether it did or not 2 million worldwide would be very optimistic for world, capcpom aint that crazy
If anything I think that would be disappointing for Capcom.
But was it a more popular system with Monster Hunter fans? At that time the series was popular on the PSP and Tri Wii never got close to those numbers. Sure it sold more than the PS2 installments but those were made before the series exploded. Would it have sold more than 1 million on the PS3? It's possible. Hard to say with any certainty either way.
Its the next mainline game. 2 million first week should be the minimum expectation.
Also another complain i had with MH:W right now....... the colour feels much dull compared to normal MH series and that uninspired T-Rex....Wtf. It feels like some MH copy monsters lol.
And where the hell is the flagship monster. Capcom is sooo gonna Capcom this title i feel.
And where the hell is the flagship monster. Capcom is sooo gonna Capcom this title i feel.
An opening that big only happened once in the franchise history.
Skullwaker
Member
I can't tell if you're being serious or not.
Laplasakos
Member
Eh, that's a little optimistic in my opinion. I mean we are talking about MH here. 2 million first week is a little hard seeing happening.
Maybe a little high but this is the biggest MH ever and a worldwide release.
frankie_baby
Member
Should be, but capcom aint anywhere like that crazy
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Yeah after all those outsourced fears, the real surprise is that the main MH team is behind it.
I mean they're spending more money to make this game, surely they would expect higher returns.
I meant that era in general. Starting with MH Tri and going through the Portable 3rd games. It had the best console performance and the best handheld performance.
frankie_baby
Member
Its a gamble and I'm sure they dont expect it
People are in denial about them dropping Nintendo/Switch.
If it is indeed the next mainline game, with a AAA budget, I agree it would need those numbers to not be seen as a mistake. HM has legs, that is a historical fact, but if this game opens at something like 800k it isn't going to crawl to 4.5 million. At 2 million FW it might.
Oh talking WW by the way. 2 million FW Japan alone is crazy talk.
jeremy1456
Junior Member
They haven't dropped Nintendo/Switch; they just announced a Monster Hunter game for it a few weeks ago.
As a matter of fact this announcement strengthens the rumor that the mainline MH will be on Switch.
Sammy Samusu
Member
It's too different to be called MH5. I doubt they ever considered calling it MH5.
Sammy Samusu
Member
It's too different to be called MH5. I doubt they ever considered calling it MH5.
MH5 is probably being worked on by Ichinose and the Generations troop. And it will be on Switch, exclusively or not.
And the cost to develop and advertise a 3DS is not the same either, when compared to PS4.
Also, the goal is to reach more players. So yes, they have to sell more copies.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Some of the comments certainly seem predictably knee jerk. Tbh, I think them keeping with the mainline team, meant the graphics aren't as spectacular, or perhaps the RE engine (?) is the reason.
Did they confirm this?
I'm not sure if it strengthens it. But not calling it MH5 in Japan is a sign that they are keeping their options open.
In the West I understand it could be better to drop the number, to bring in new people and not intimidate them.
But in Japan they already have millions of people on board. If they called it MH5 in Japan it would be a huge show of confidence. But they didn't.
I think sales will determine if this is a "mothership title" Tales style.
Laplasakos
Member
True, compared to the previous games it looks (and surely plays) different but this is the natural evolution of the franchise that was bound to happen at some point.
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
Oh boy so now we have to deal with Oregano's delusions until MHW launches and/or MH5 is announced.
Fun times.
Fun times.
frankie_baby
Member
I wonder if capcom did have little faith in switch and planned this as monster hunter 5 as a desperate attempt to keep the franchise going but switch blowing up changed their plans
Skullwaker
Member
Don't worry, the tune will change when MH5 is actually announced.
I can't roll my eyes further back.
jeremy1456
Junior Member
It's a spin-off. Just as X is. They would otherwise have named if Monster Hunter 5. Logically the main team doesn't automatically make it a mainline installment.
With that out of the way I wonder when the next mainline installment will be announced. TGS?
Gotta keep that meltdown narrative going.
Laplasakos
Member
It's already announced. It's called MH World. Logically, not having a number, doesn't automatically make it a spin off.
Maybe you are asking about the next numbered game instead? Surely after MH World launches.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
A game doesn't have to be numbered to be mainline. I assume the main team being behind this is what leads to much of MH World being considered mainline.
Father_Brain
Banned
Suffice it to say, I'm very curious to see what Capcom's sales expectations for World are. I guess they'll release a projection alongside their Q1 results in a month or so?
Gotdatmoney
Member
You're really trying to ruffle feathers with this. There literally is not any melt downs going on.
Anyway, if it's the main MH team the title is mainline. It doesn't matter if they call it 5 or not. It begs the question though, what is the future of the franchise gonna look like on Switch. Will they leave out all the gameplay improvements they make in World? As a fan of the series I would rather they just pick a path and stick with it instead of completely segmenting the base across platforms.
I'm surprised the graphics aren't better too
Its by the team that made all the mainline games.
Lol I'm not the delusional one.
They didn't name it MH5 so as to not alienate a new, western audience.
Father_Brain
Banned
I have a feeling Capcom was internally torn about to what extent to brand and market this as a mainline MH.
mainline as in mainline mainline?
I mean, yeah, but why would they drop handhelds suddenly? And likely drop Japan?
Guess, MHXX now is also mainline?
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Here's you're avatar mate:
3 months right?
I don't think its hard. Why would you call a very differently scoped MH game, especially one you wish to attract new fans to MH5?
OfficerRaichu15
Member
Let's talk about Arms! That's coming out eighth what's everyone's predictions for ya first week performance?