The Monster Hunter franchise remains a strong performer for Capcom, with Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak surpassing 10 million copies sold since its release in 2022. This milestone trickled in long after the game had sold 5 million back in 2023, indicating continued momentum and continued life from the players.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Surpasses 10 Million Sales, Driving Capcom Toward a Record-Breaking Year
Monster Hunter Rise game director Yoshitake Suzuki shared the news with fans via the official Monster Hunter X account. Suzuki expressed gratitude to the community, saying, “It’s been a while! We’re excited to announce that Sunbreak has sold over 10 million copies. We deeply thank all the players who have enjoyed the game.” His message highlights the strong connection between the developers and the fanbase.
The 10 million sales figure is all the more impressive considering Sunbreak debuted as a Switch-exclusive and wasn’t expected to be a full-on sequel in the vein of Monster Hunter World. Its popularity is proof of how mighty the Capcom franchise is outside its mainline games, and proof that smartly done expansions and spin-offs can do massive business. This milestone adds to Capcom’s impressive year, with Monster Hunter Wilds breaking records by selling 10 million copies in its first month. Wilds is the best-selling game in the US in 2025 so far, and is a key contributor to helping Capcom have yet another historic sales year here in the United States.
Considering what lies ahead, Capcom is far from slowing down. There is speculation that Resident Evil 9 may be announced in the near future, with a reveal potentially coming to Sony’s next State of Play. Should RE9 launch before the year’s end, and with the runaway success of the Monster Hunter franchise, Capcom’s not even close to done besting itself in its strongest sales and developmental year in history. With the number of these two major franchises, the company is obviously in an advantageous position for the future.
FAQs
How many copies has Sunbreak sold?
Over 10 million copies.
When was Sunbreak released?
In 2022.
