Devil May Cry 5 Sales Surge Due To Netflix Anime, While Monster Hunter: Wilds Sales Drop
Briefly

Capcom's recent fiscal quarter results reveal Devil May Cry 5 achieved notable success, selling 1.7 million copies, thanks to its associated anime series that performed well on Netflix. The anime reached 5.3 million viewers and accumulated 21 million hours of total viewing time. The Devil May Cry games collectively sold 2.78 million copies in this quarter, elevating the franchise's lifetime sales to 36 million. Conversely, Monster Hunter Wilds, despite a robust start with 10 million copies sold within a month, faced a steep decline, with only 477,000 copies sold in the last quarter.
Devil May Cry 5 sold 1.7 million copies in Q1, surpassing 10 million total sales, bolstered by the synergy with a new anime series that ranked 4th on Netflix.
The anime adaptation of Devil May Cry 5 garnered 5.3 million viewers and registered 21 million hours of viewing time, indicating high engagement with the series.
Despite strong initial sales, Monster Hunter Wilds faced a significant decline with only 477,000 copies sold in the latest quarter, showing a stark drop-off from its launch.
Cumulatively, the Devil May Cry franchise has now sold 36 million units, with significant contributions from both the latest game and the HD collection.
Read at WGB
[
|
]