Capcom made the biggest news recently when it revealed that it will officially release Monster Hunter XX to the Nintendo Switch. Although the announcement was made only in Japan, the gaming community expects that a Western release will soon follow. They base their speculations on how Monster Hunter Generations was made available globally last year.
Sells Out In Minutes After The Announcement
Right after the announcement, Japanese fans bought their copies of the Monster Hunter XX Switch version were sold out in minutes. Fans of all over the world welcomed this news with equal excitement. Considering that this is not a brand new game, but just an enhanced version of the 3DS game, this feat is quite remarkable.
Its Portability Might Be Its Main Hook
What made it so attractive is its portability which is what gamers are hankering for in many years. Monster Hunter XX Switch version is scheduled for release in Japan on August 25. The digital version can be downloaded for $49.82 while the physical version retails at $52.
Aside from the revealing the limited-edition themed Switch, Nintendo and Capcom also announced that there will be a Monster Hunter XX limited edition. Additional treats will accompany this edition such as soundtrack CD, carrying case, key chain, production booklet and a poster. This is a collection that gamers should not pass up.
Nintendo Stocks Jumped At Its Highest Since 2008
Since the Capcom made the announcement, Nintendo stocks have risen 5 percent at the close of trading last Friday. This is the highest that the shares have experienced since October of 2008. This huge jump contributed $2.2 billion to Nintendo's market capitalization.
As much as this is great news in Japan, there is still no word from Capcom or Nintendo as to when they will release Monster Hunter XX in North America and in the other regions in the West. Fans in this part of the world haven't even received its 3DS version considering that it was released in Japan in March 2017. Will their wait for MHXX will be as long as this one?
