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Capcom's strategy for Monster Hunter Wilds to get back on track

It has not been a good time for Monster Hunter Wilds, which has been under scrutiny from players since its release, with extremely negative reviews on Steam that have led to its rating reaching a discouraging state of Extremely Negative. This situation is mainly due to performance issues, which have overshadowed what should theoretically be one of the best games of 2025. In an attempt to solve the performance problems, Capcom has tried to mitigate the situation by releasing Update 2, which was implemented with the promise of addressing the loading issues […]

It has not been a good time for Monster Hunter Wilds, which has been under scrutiny from players since its release, with extremely negative reviews on Steam that have led its rating to a discouraging state of Extremely Negative. This situation is mainly due to performance issues, which have overshadowed what, in theory, should be one of the best games of 2025.

Trying to Solve Performance Issues

Capcom has tried to mitigate the situation by releasing Update 2, which was implemented with the promise to address the high CPU load issues related to shader compilation during gameplay, and which will arrive on June 30. According to the developer, this process is now carried out in the game’s launch phase, which should reduce CPU load and improve overall performance. However, despite these efforts, many players have reported that performance remains unstable on PC. Some have mentioned framerate drops, while others have pointed out specific issues related to the use of certain weapons, such as the Heavy Bowgun, which seems to significantly affect performance.

Interestingly, while other Capcom titles tend to offer a smooth gaming experience, such as Devil May Cry 5 and Resident Evil, both Monster Hunter Wilds and Dragon’s Dogma 2 seem to be struggling with the limitations of the RE Engine in open world scenarios. This raises questions about the engine’s ability to adequately handle large-scale and complex games. It may be time for Capcom to consider looking for alternatives for future developments in its ambitious open universe.

Players hope that Capcom continues to work on improvements, as the potential of Monster Hunter Wilds is undeniable. However, the road to rectifying these performance issues could be a greater challenge than anticipated.

Devil May Cry increases its sales thanks to the Netflix series

The phenomenon known as the Netflix bump has once again made its mark, demonstrating once more how adaptations of video games into series can significantly influence the sales of the original titles. On this occasion, the Devil May Cry saga has experienced a notable increase in its popularity, coinciding with the release of its animated series on Netflix, despite the mixed reviews it has received from fans. Many non-gamers interested in the game thanks to the series find themselves in a favorable position, as the renewed interest in […]

The phenomenon known as the Netflix bump has once again made its mark, demonstrating once more how video game adaptations into series can significantly influence the sales of the original titles. This time, the Devil May Cry saga has experienced a notable increase in its popularity, coinciding with the release of its animated series on Netflix, despite the mixed reviews it has received from fans.

Many non-gamers interested in the game thanks to the series

Capcom is in a favorable position, as the renewed interest in the saga has translated into a notable increase in simultaneous players on Steam, where titles like Devil May Cry 5 have reached nearly 13,000 users at once, a milestone not seen since 2020. This influx has been partly driven by the attractive offers on game prices: Devil May Cry 5 is on sale for €7.99, and the HD Collection for less than €10, which has attracted both new players and those looking to relive the experience of the saga.

This phenomenon is not exclusive to Devil May Cry. The impact of series on video game sales has been evident on other occasions, such as in the case of The Witcher, which saw a 554% increase in sales of its third title after the adaptation starring Henry Cavill, or Cyberpunk 2077, which also experienced a surge in players after its adaptation to anime. Even rival series like Amazon’s Fallout have shown similar results.

Although some fans may feel dissatisfied with the direction of the animated adaptation, the media appeal and offers have positioned Devil May Cry among the top 10 best-selling games, both in Spain and globally. Thus, Capcom’s saga continues to establish itself as one of the most beloved and popular in the world of video games.