"Monster Hunter X" November release in Japan was a big hit, as expected. Since then, the focus has been placed on the possibility of an international release.
With "Monster Hunter X" coming into Japan, loads of news regarding the die hard followers in the country have been noted. There were an impressive 1.5 million units of the games sold in Japan after it was released, Lazygamer reported.
In addition, "Monster Hunter X" is exclusive only to Nintendo 3DS. Reports indicate that it sold a total of 100,000 units during the first week of its release, NeoSeeker reported. The game was said to help the sales of this handheld console, beating the PlayStation 4 with only 24,000 units sold during the same week.
Moreover, from the time "Monster Hunter X" was released in Japan, the game has received a lot of great reviews that helped in the increase of overall sales. But with the possibility of getting an international release since its positive sales outcome in Japan, the game is unlikely to come to the United States this year. Game developer Capcom has been silent about the possible date for international market release.
"Monster Hunter X" release has proven a quick loading experience for the users of the latest Nintendo 3DS which has only been released last year. Having said that, it might suggest that once it reaches the international market, the fans of this monstrous hit game will have to purchase the latest Nintendo 3DS in order to play it. With Nintendo 3DS, several game advantages can be experienced like an enhanced gameplay.