Monster Hunter Studio ‘Capcom’ Has No Plans To Eliminate Physical Games

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Monster Hunter Studio 'Capcom' Has No Plans To Eliminate Physical Games

Highlights

  • Capcom plans to continue producing physical media despite the rise in digital game purchases.
  • New games for Monster Hunter and Resident Evil franchises, including Resident Evil 9 in development.
  • Fans excited for Monster Hunter Wilds with new mechanics like Seikret mount, and support for physical releases.

As a long-time fan of Capcom and avid collector of physical game copies, I was thrilled to hear the studio’s commitment to continuing the production and release of physical media at their recent shareholders meeting. Over the years, I have amassed a sizable collection of Capcom games in my personal library, each one a tangible piece of gaming history that holds sentimental value.

Capcom expressed their commitment to continuing production of physical games at their latest shareholder meeting, despite an increasing trend toward digital downloads among gamers. Their upcoming project slate includes new installments for the Monster Hunter and Resident Evil series, such as the newly announced Resident Evil 9 to carry on the terrifying legacy of this renowned horror franchise.

As an avid fan of the Monster Hunter series, I’m thrilled about the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds. This new entry promises fresh mechanics that we’ve been eagerly anticipating, like the Secret Mount feature. With this addition, hunters can not only track monsters more effectively but also carry two weapons at once. Additionally, Capcom’s commitment to producing physical media for the game has earned them our community’s appreciation. In fact, many fans, including myself, are hoping for a return of merchandise in their physical releases as well.

Capcom Declares Its Commitment To Physical Game Releases

At the recent 45th Shareholders Meeting, I was thrilled to hear firsthand updates from the studio about some key topics. They shared a recap of the Q&A session, which included discussions on the current state of share prices, the publisher’s commitment to addressing discrimination and promoting diversity in game development, and their strategic plans for marketing new title releases this year.

As someone who has grown up with the excitement of buying and collecting physical game discs, I can understand the concerns raised about the declining ratio of physical game sales and the increasing importance of digital sales. However, based on my own experiences and observations, I believe that both physical and digital games have their merits and will continue to coexist in the gaming industry.

Recently, the number of digital videogame purchases has significantly increased. Gamers now have the advantage of downloading and playing games immediately, sometimes even before the midnight release date, avoiding the wait for a pre-ordered physical copy to arrive. Additionally, digital versions save space since they don’t require any physical media.

Although over 90% of Capcom’s sales came from digital titles in their 2023 fiscal year, fans rejoiced when they announced their intention to keep producing and releasing physical games. Fans expressed their appreciation by commenting, “Well done, Capcom! You’re still my favorite game company!”

As a passionate supporter of physical video games, I’ve noticed that the voices in favor of owning actual game discs have been dominating the social media conversation on this topic. One user put it perfectly when they said, “I may not be completely against digital media, but we must never let companies eliminate options for consumers. Owning physical games grants us better deals and the freedom to manage our personal libraries.”

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2024-07-23 15:38