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<p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/monster-hunter-world/">Monster Hunter World</a> is notable in a number of ways. It was the first new core Monster Hunter entry to appear on consoles in the better part of a decade and&#8211;while still challenging&#8211;it&#8217;s more welcoming of newcomers than previous installments. Through its first two weeks, those decisions have paid off.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Capcom announced last month that <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-monster-hunter-console-release-in-8-years-wo/1100-6456404/">Monster Hunter World enjoyed the strongest first three days of any entry in the series</a>, with 5 million units shipped worldwide across <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/ps4/">PS4</a> and <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/xbox-one/">Xbox One</a>. As of February 9, that figure has now reached 6 million units&#8211;something it&#8217;s done faster than any game in Capcom&#8217;s history, according to the publisher. Bear in mind, this number accounts for digital sales and the number of units shipped to retailers (but not necessarily sold through to consumers).</p>
<p dir="ltr">The series record came as little surprise, given that the game launched for PS4 and Xbox One, the combined install base of which eclipsed <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/3ds/">3DS</a>, which recent entries were exclusive to. World also had the benefit of a simultaneous worldwide launch, thereby bolstering its launch sales figures. Nonetheless, it&#8217;s clear that interest in the new RPG has been strong.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As we&#8217;ve noted previously, Monster Hunter World is a great place for newcomers to jump onboard with the series. It&#8217;s also just a strong game in general, as you can read about in our <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/monster-hunter-world-review-the-deadliest-catch/1900-6416842/">Monster Hunter World review</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, a <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-monster-hunter-world-update-out-on-ps4-and-xbo/1100-6456678/">new Monster Hunter World update</a> has been released that fixes some multiplayer issues and makes balance changes for Bowgun users. New playable content is on the way, with the <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-what-monster-hunter-worlds-first-free-dlc-ad/1100-6455915/">first free monster being added this spring</a> and more <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/street-fighter-5-characters-are-coming-to-monster-/1100-6456387/">game-inspired gear also confirmed</a>.</p>
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