The soaring popularity of Monster Hunter Wilds in 2025 can be largely attributed to its compelling narrative, as stated by the series producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto. Dive deeper into Tsujimoto's insights on the game and get ready for an exciting upcoming limited-time event.

Monster Hunter Wilds Continues To Be One of The Most Popular Games of 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is Popular Due To Its Story, Immersion, and Crossplay

Since its release, Monster Hunter Wilds has shattered records by selling over 8 million units within just three days, making it Capcom's fastest-selling title to date. In a revealing interview with The Nikkei on March 10, Ryozo Tsujimoto, the series producer, credits the game's success to its robust storytelling and exceptional voice acting. He also highlighted the significant role of crossplay in uniting players across various gaming platforms.

In a previous interview with GamesRadar+ last month, Tsujimoto emphasized the growing importance of the PC platform and the dedication to implementing crossplay. He noted, "We worked very hard to achieve that this time around," and added, "That means the choice is yours on which platform you want to play with, and then [you can just] go online and hunt with your friends." This focus on cross-platform play has clearly resonated with the global gaming community.

Despite Tsujimoto's praise for the game's narrative, some fans have expressed differing opinions on platforms like Steam, where discussions point to long Seikrit rides and unengaging dialogue as drawbacks. However, many fans acknowledge that the core appeal of Monster Hunter games lies in their gameplay rather than their stories.

At Game8, Monster Hunter Wilds has earned an impressive score of 90 out of 100. This high rating reflects its enhancements over previous titles, including quality-of-life improvements, engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and a surprisingly captivating story. For a deeper dive into our assessment, don't miss our full review below!