Capcom sort of confirms Western release of Monster Hunter 3

by JC Fletcher { Feb 25th 2009 at 9:00AM }

Monster Hunter 3 is coming to North America and Europe, according to a statement from Capcom in its 3rd quarter financial results conference call Q&A (PDF link).

"One of our leading titles is "Monster Hunter 3 (tri-)," Capcom said, addressing a question about its region-specific plans. "If we can gain recognition of this product in the European and North American markets, our market strategy will see a noticeable change."

Of course, if Capcom is hoping to gain recognition in those markets, then it plans to release the game in those markets. We had always kind of assumed it was coming, just because it's achieved such massive buzz in Japan, and because Capcom is starting to show an interest in localizing Monster Hunter games again with Freedom Unite on PSP. But it's nice to have an official statement!

Gallery: Monster Hunter 3

Tags: arpg, capcom, monster-hunter, monster-hunter-3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jman1236 @ Feb 25th 2009 9:25AM

THANK YOU GOD!!!!!

Callsign @ Feb 25th 2009 9:59AM

Great! I'm so looking forward to this game.

Mr Khan @ Feb 25th 2009 11:34AM

Given how good this game looks, one would think it would cost them too much money to make to not release it outside Japan

Then again, the Japan sales alone might be enough to comp it. It is Monster Hunter after all

8-bit.artist @ Feb 25th 2009 12:32PM

same could probably be said for Fragile and nothing announced yet. :(

CJLopez @ Feb 25th 2009 12:22PM

They shuld also bring monster hunter G with that gorgeus classic control to create a fan base so when 3 comes out, everyone goes "OMG, ths game looks like a 360, this game is more awesome than G" and the sort

Man, can't wait to get this abby on my hands!!!!

motang @ Feb 25th 2009 12:45PM

Good, I have been hoping that it would!

Josh @ Feb 25th 2009 1:06PM

Fuck yes, I've wanted to try this series for a while now.

Seraph @ Feb 25th 2009 1:19PM

Good now lets pray capcom dosen't ruin the game and make it Pay-to-play online.

ChromeAlchemist @ Feb 25th 2009 2:28PM

Just to be sure people, I've been getting many to sign this petition for a monster hunter international release (after all, it counts as recognition does it not?) and you should sign too, and spread the word.

Petition - http://www.petitiononline.com/3triNAPA/petition.html