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[OrbitalBeard]

The company confirms it has no plans to localize the title.

Capcom confirmed to GameSpot that it has no plans to localize the recently announced Nintendo Switch version of Monster Hunter XX.

Originally released in Japan for 3DS earlier this year, Monster Hunter XX is an expanded version of Monster Hunter Generations, featuring additional quests, monsters, and other content. Capcom announced a Switch release for the game last month. In addition to high-resolution visuals, the Switch version also supports online cross-platform play with the 3DS game. Players can also transfer their save data over from the 3DS release to Switch.

UPDATE from Capcom

Monster Hunter Twitter

Just to clarify: our official response is we have not announced any plans to localize MHXX at this time

It's possible "at this time" implies a localization could happen at some unspecified point in the future.

 

[dlauv]

Stay winning, Capcom.

 

[Santiako]

Capcom suuuuuucks.

 

[Disxo]

Yet!
*crosses fingers
This will take a while

 

[purseowner]

When they finally give me a format to play MH that appeals...

Congrats Capcom.

 

[Zalman]

Crapcom.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Woof, that's gotta bite.

 

[Alrus]

I'm going to miss portable MH Hopefully they don't take too long to bring MHW to PC.

 

[Ridley327]

Well, I know who just secured my FOTY vote!

What a shitshow they're running, especially in this instance where there's far less to localize.

 

[Sendou]

Incredible choice considering how well Switch is doing in west. Do they want MH to be popular in west or not?

I hope Nintendo picks the title up.

 

[Guymelef]

Because Nintendo will do.

 

[Quonny]

lemme just get my popcorn

 

[Chindogg]

Fuck you Capcom.

 

[Justinh]

I don't know how to feel other than disappointed.

 

[Seik]

How fucking dumb, seriously.

I may end up importing...but the language barrier turns me off.

 

[Neoxon]

Well that sucks

 

[Nanashrew]

So the rumor was completely correct.

 

[billy beane]

It's because we're getting Monster Hunter 5 right??

 

[TheBaldEmperor]

How fucking dumb, seriously.

I don't know how to feel other than disappointed.

Fuck you Capcom.

Yes to all of this.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Still find it amazing capcom can't do the things Xseed and other smaller companies do all the time.

 

[Hattori]

Capcom trying to get a hashtag like Konami

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

I'm not a huge MonHun fan, but this is supremely disappointing.

 

[Kinsei]

Trying to build your fanbase in the west by pissing off your fanbase in the west is an interesting strategy.

People would buy both games ya know.

 

[roknin]

....and thus, in a strangely poetic way, it ended.

Fuckin' sucks, though.

 

[orochi91]

Nintendo should personally step in and fund localization.

 

[yoonshik]

They're literally losing money.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Seems like a dumb decision.

 

[Jencks]

That fucking sucks. Thanks Capcom.

 

[Chance Hale]

For real sucks tho. I don't want to play the Japanese version with a guide the whole time.

 

[Poketune]

Thank goodness for region free

 

[sphinx]

Watch out Konami, Capcom is coming for you.

the honor of being the shittiest japanese publisher isn't guaranteed anymore, beware.

 

[Sheentak]

Dumb business decision

 

[brad-t]

Damn. This was gonna be my first Monster Hunter.

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

As someone who has been interested in these games for quite a while but never liked them being on portable, I'm totally psyched that World is on consoles. But that doesn't mean the series shouldn't be on switch!

 

[Plinko]

Nintendo should personally step in and fund localization.

This may be exactly what Capcom's play is here.

 

[wwm0nkey]

So the rumor was completely correct.

What rumor?

 

[SporeCrawler]

didnt nintendo do the localization and marketing for MH in the west the least few times?

 

[chrisPjelly]

Sucks, but I think I had my fill of Generations. I don't think a simple upgraded HD remaster would've been enough to sustain my interest. I'm certain you'll get your portable HD MonHun sooner than later anyway, what with the Switch becoming the only sustainable portable in Japan. THANK GOD for new assets tho

 

[Soldiussnaku]

Fuck you Capcom.

.

The idiots like leaving piles and piles of cash on the table.

 

[Mbolibombo]

Capcom keeps making foolish decisions. What is up with them? Seriously?

 

[PSFan]

I'm going to miss portable MH Hopefully they don't take too long to bring MHW to PC.

If you have a PS4, just get MHWorld and a Vita. BAM! Portable MH via Remote Play.

 

[Kyoufu]

Thank goodness for region free

Yup, I'll transfer my MHX save and play the JP version. Sucks for MHGen players though.

 

[jmdajr]

This seems unwise

 

[Opa-Pa]

At this point I'm convinced their strategy is doing stuff that will piss off fans every time they're starting to gain good will, you know, to balance things out.

 

[Spirited]

Fuck you too capcom, hopefully nintendo brings it over and localize it for capcom.

(Maybe I should just import the jp version)

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Why though?

Edit: I guess they want to sell World in the West. Still, this is a Switch game while World is on every other platform.

 

[Snaku]

Woah, this Switch thing is selling like hot cakes, and the install base is buying anything publishers can throw on it! But we should probably not even try...money is overrated.

 

[muteki]

It's because we're getting Monster Hunter 5 right??

Effectively on PS4.

 

[dlauv]

You know what bugs me about this is that they think a PS3 w/ SweetFX turned on looking game like Monster Hunter World for PS4/X1 is a better business decision.

I don't even own a Switch. The stupidity of it is just mind-boggling.

I have to wonder if board meetings are just old guys yelling at interns about pedantic shit all day.

 

[LordOcidax]

Thank goodness for region free

Assuming you know Japanese...