Capcom’s stock price dropped sharply today after the company released its first-quarter financial report for the 2025 fiscal year, which revealed a disastrous decline in sales for its major game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Although the company reported overall growth in revenue and profits, the report highlighted the disappointing performance of Wilds after its launch, causing investors to sell their shares due to concerns about the game’s future.
Monster Hunter Wilds, which was initially praised as a potential record-breaking success, saw its sales drop by more than 95% in the quarter ending June 30 compared to its launch quarter. This steep decline pushed the game down to Capcom’s ninth best-selling title for the quarter, falling behind older, well-known games like Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil Village, and the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Capcom Is Sinking After Flying High for So Long
The game’s sudden drop in popularity is mostly due to widespread criticism from players. Since its release, Wilds has been troubled by numerous problems, with the most significant being its poor performance across different gaming platforms. Even after several updates, players continue to report serious issues like frame rate drops, stuttering, and other technical glitches that make the game difficult to enjoy.
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In addition to technical problems, Wilds has also been criticized for lacking meaningful endgame content and having unbalanced weapon mechanics. Longtime Monster Hunter fans have expressed disappointment with the limited activities available after finishing the main story, feeling that the endgame experience is not as deep or replayable as in past games.
The consequences of these issues are clear in the game’s Steam review ratings, which currently stand at “Overwhelmingly Negative.” The negative feedback has directly affected sales, as shown by the huge difference between Wilds’ strong launch and its rapid decline. After selling more than 10 million copies in its first quarter, the game only sold 477,000 units between April and the end of June, a shocking drop that has raised serious concerns at Capcom.
Capcom Can Bring Things Back
The immediate result of Capcom’s disappointing financial report was a sharp drop in its stock price. When Japanese markets opened today, the company’s shares fell by nearly 10%, showing investor worries about Monster Hunter Wilds and its potential effect on Capcom’s financial health. This is especially concerning for American investors who are eager to see positive results from President Trump’s economic policies.
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Despite the problems with Wilds, Capcom’s overall financial situation remains stable. Over the past year, the company’s stock value has actually increased by 27%, and its quarterly operating profits are up by 91% compared to last year. This suggests that Capcom’s other successful games and franchises have helped balance out the poor performance of Wilds.
The next few months will be critical for Capcom as it tries to repair Monster Hunter Wilds’ reputation and regain investor trust. Whether the company can fix the game’s remaining problems and win back players is uncertain. The future of the Monster Hunter series, and possibly Capcom’s stock price, could depend on it.
Source: PC Gamer
