Despite a groundbreaking launch in February 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds has experienced a significant decline in sales momentum. Capcom's flagship title, which initially shattered records by selling 8 million copies in just three days, has struggled to maintain its early success in subsequent quarters.

The game's Q1 2025 financial results reveal a troubling trend - with only 477,000 units sold in the past quarter, Monster Hunter Wilds now ranks as Capcom's second-lowest performing title, barely outperforming 2021's Monster Hunter Rise. While lifetime sales have reached 10.58 million, the dramatic slowdown becomes evident when considering the game hit the 10 million milestone back in April.

Player feedback points to several key issues driving this decline:

1. Technical Performance: Persistent bugs and optimization problems, particularly on PC platforms
2. Content Updates: Slow rollout of new content and gameplay features
3. Player Retention: The Steam version has reportedly lost 98% of its player base since launch

Industry analysts note that while post-launch sales declines are expected, the severity of Wilds' drop-off suggests deeper issues. The game's technical problems, which might have been forgiven at launch, have become increasingly difficult to overlook as months pass without substantial fixes.