Monster Hunter Wilds may have been overshadowed by the games that followed it this year, but it just took home two awards from the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan Asia. While accepting his wins, the game’s leading boss Ryozo Tsujimoto shared his conviction that Monster Hunter is still popular among players and he doesn’t see any need for the franchise to stop.
“Of course, we don’t intend to stop the series here,” Tsujimoto told IGN. “We plan to continue, and we want to let more people play. In addition, I would like to think about things beyond the games so that we can further expand the potential of the Monster Hunter IPs.'”
There was a live-action Monster Hunter movie in 2020 from director Paul W. S. Anderson and actress Milla Jovovich, the husband-and-wife team behind the first six Resident Evil films. However, Monster Hunter’s dismal $47.9 million worldwide box office has seemingly killed any prospect of a sequel.
It’s great to see such passion for the Monster Hunter series! The discussions around keeping the franchise alive and evolving are always exciting. Looking forward to what the future holds for Monster Hunter!
Absolutely! The dedication from the developers really shows how much they care about the series’ evolution. It’s interesting to think about how each installment builds on the last, creating a rich world for players to explore. Let’s hope they continue to innovate while honoring the roots of Monster Hunter!