High PS5 Prices Hamper Monster Hunter Wilds Sales, While Switch 2 Excels

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Capcom's president Haruhiro Tsujimoto stated that the high cost of PS5 and the game itself limited Monster Hunter Wilds' success on Sony's console, despite initial sales expectations. The game has seen better response on Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2, though a Switch 2 version is not confirmed. Most sales have been on PC, which faces performance issues, and Capcom is trying to boost sales through discounts.
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