Monster Hunter Wilds has become the standout game of early 2025, selling over 8 million copies within three days of its release. The Circana report for February confirms its position as the top game across all formats during the month. More than half of Wilds' sales came from Steam, which showcases its digital popularity. Following Wilds, other notable releases include Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which significantly outperformed its predecessor. However, video game spending overall in February declined 4% compared to last year, hinting at broader market concerns despite strong individual titles.
Monster Hunter Wilds' sales exceeded 8 million copies within three days of launch, making it the top-selling game across all platforms in February.
Despite the success of several new titles, overall video game content spending dipped 4% in comparison to the previous year, sparking concern in the industry.
The Circana report indicates that hardware spending has declined by 25% year-on-year for February, marking the lowest performance since 2020.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 saw its sales skyrocket, generating five times the revenue of its 2018 predecessor, showcasing the potential for sequels to outperform originals.
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