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[Bjoern the Smexy]

If this is an announcement of MHX G then I hope it comes to the west as MHG X.

 

[Shengar]

Even if its coming to Switch there is little chance they would announce so at the moment especially if they do not release at same time.

Switch version would destroy any sales especially if it takes advantage of the switches power

I just found it very weird that Nintendo doesn't try to push Switch userbase by making it exclusives to the new platform. But oh well, considering MH takes 1 year to make it overseas, we'll probably going to get the Switch version anyway.

They did it themselves with black and White 2 though...

BW2 is the continuation of BW, so it wouldn't be so weird to see it released for DS. The same could be said if this announcement is about MHXG. MH5 though would be like releasing Pokemon XY for NDS.

 

[RocknRola]

Monster Hunter Switch time. If anything can make the Switch a hit in Japan, MH is it.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

My hype has now moved from MH Switch to MH Wii U.

Who's with me? (*>_<*)&#65417;

 

[kuroneko0509]

oh they put the link early this time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBzGs-n8GE8

I don't believe they can seriously think about selling 2 million + solely on 3DS in 2017.

you underestimated a normal monster hunter game in japan, especially for a portable. also, that 2 million is before this fiscal year ends btw

 

[Brazil]

I predict a December release date for MHXG and a MH5 tease.

 

[darklin0]

I don't care for what system it is coming to. Whatever is released, I am buying.

 

[Forkball]

Anyone who thinks this is not a 3DS game is setting themselves up for disappointment.

 

[antonz]

I just found it very weird that Nintendo doesn't try to push Switch userbase by making it exclusives to the new platform. But oh well, considering MH takes 1 year to make it overseas, we'll probably going to get the Switch version anyway.

Yeah I would expect them to have it double dip in Japan but for NA release it as a switch only title.

 

[thetrin]

I assume this is going to be XG. XG on Wii U and 3DS sure would be nice, but I don't think that's happening.

 

[LordKano]

oh they put the link early this time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBzGs-n8GE8



you underestimated monster hunter in japan, especially for a portable. also, that 2 million is before this fiscal year ends btw

I know how MH sells but the 3DS is dying and it will release near the Switch release. Every recent release has seen a decline compared to past entry (not only on 3DS tbh).

 

[YAWN]

My guess is on MHXG for 3DS.
Or MH5 for Wii U with a Switch version announced come the proper time, ala Breath of the Wild. Doubt it though.

 

[cheesekao]

I don't believe they can seriously think about selling 2 million + solely on 3DS in 2017.

It can easily reach that target.

 

[Mpl90]

This has to be the Monster Hunter title that Capcom forecasts 2 millions copies shipped by March 2017. While there won't be news on Switch here, I feel this game will be announced for Switch as well, even if later. Especially if the game's initial release period is confirmed to be a vague "beginning of 2017" (which could perfectly fall into March).

 

[Parakeetman]

I assume this is going to be XG. XG on Wii U and 3DS sure would be nice, but I don't think that's happening.

Id like to say that the WiiU is pretty much dead on the water now...

 

[Mr Swine]

So think Capcom would make future MH games multiplat or keep it within the Nintendo user base?

 

[kuroneko0509]

I know how MH sells but the 3DS is dying and it will release near the Switch release. Every recent release has seen a decline compared to past entry (not only on 3DS tbh).

2m is far less than what MH4/MH4G/MHX managed to ship in Japan. not to say there won't be any decline, but I believe they already take declines into consideration when making that prediction in their financials

 

[GhostTrick]

I know how MH sells but the 3DS is dying and it will release near the Switch release. Every recent release has seen a decline compared to past entry (not only on 3DS tbh).

They aim for 2M units sold for March 31st 2017. Switch isn't even sure this sell this much until that time.

 

[Herb Alpert]

I predict a December release date for MHXG and a MH5 tease.

I think you're right...

 

[Mr. Pointy]

Monster Hunter D-Generation X

Coming to 3DS/Switch (at console launch, but no announcement yet)/Wii U/PC

 

[Zoon]

And when I thought pokemon would be my last 3DS game, this happens. Hopefully it isn't n3DS exclusive and it gets released worldwide.

 

[Moskalova]

MH Fanclub announces emergency stream 30 min. later.

https://twitter.com/CAPCOM_MHB/status/790487087103418368

 

[deim0s]

Nice. More monHun the better.

 

[Forkball]

Wait, this is on 10/27.

The next Pokémon Sun/Moon update is 10/27.

Monster Hunter X Pokémon confirmed

 

[Litri]

Out of nowhere!

 

[zeromcd73]

MH Fanclub announces emergency stream 30 min. later.

https://twitter.com/CAPCOM_MHB/status/790487087103418368

Here we go.

Monster Hunter switch hype

 

[CTLance]

Monster Hunter D-Generation X

If this is an announcement of MHX G then I hope it comes to the west as MHG X.

I like the confusion that's already creeping in.

Personally, I'm rooting for the emoticon-compatible MonHan XD
I mean, it just makes sense.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I'm sorry , but if there is a Monster Hunter Switch game why would you not announce it now?!!

This is what pisses me off. Nintendo should follow the Pokémon Sun/Moon way of announcing things and this week with a Monster Hunter direct to announce a new Monster Hunter for the Switch is the absolute perfect way to do it. And I can't believe they won't do it.

 

[JimPanzer]

Wait, this is on 10/27.

The next Pokémon Sun/Moon update is 10/27.

Monster Hunter X Pokémon confirmed

Can't wait to carve some pikachus and run around wearing their skin

 

[oti]

I'm sorry , but if there is a Monster Hunter Switch game why would you not announce it now?!!

This is what pisses me off. Nintendo should follow the Pokémon Sun/Moon way of announcing things and this week with a Monster Hunter direct to announce a new Monster Hunter for the Switch is the absolute perfect way to do it. And I can't believe they won't do it.

Best I could see is 3DS game for Holiday season with a short Next Gen MH Switch teaser at the end.

 

[Arion]

If it's Monster Hunter 5 for Switch I will get it day one.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Best I could see is 3DS game for Holiday season with a short Next Gen MH Switch teaser at the end.

That's fine too. They just have to say something for Monster Hunter for Switch. Keep a nice hype going. It doesn't have to be a blowout. They can save it for January, but do these nice little drops throughout the holiday.

 

[kami_sama]

I'd love some Switch news, but I suppose it a new game for 3DS or a localisation of another one.

 

[guit3457]

If it's Monster Hunter 5 for Switch I will get it day one.

It's a matter of time

 

[Akiller]

I guess whatever it'll be by the time it comes in the West a switch version will be available too.

 

[kuroneko0509]

I'm sorry , but if there is a Monster Hunter Switch game why would you not announce it now?!!

This is what pisses me off. Nintendo should follow the Pokémon Sun/Moon way of announcing things and this week with a Monster Hunter direct to announce a new Monster Hunter for the Switch is the absolute perfect way to do it. And I can't believe they won't do it.

refer to what me & other people been saying in this thread. they aim to sell this upcoming title 2m by end of fiscal year. can you guarantee a switch-only title can sold by that amount in less than 1 month? that would put its attach ratio of almost 100%

 

[oti]

That's fine too. They just have to say something for Monster Hunter for Switch. Keep a nice hype going. It doesn't have to be a blowout. They can save it for January, but do these nice little drops throughout the holiday.

I think it will literally be a "and now look at this" followed by a short teaser and that's it. The name Switch will most likely not be dropped.

 

[LordKano]

Best I could see is 3DS game for Holiday season with a short Next Gen MH Switch teaser at the end.

If it's for the holiday season, why would they announce it only now ? The timing couldn't be worse, they show a 3DS game a week after the next-gen Nintendo console is revealed. They had plenty of time before (like...during the TGS ?)

 

[Herb Alpert]

MH Fanclub announces emergency stream 30 min. later.

https://twitter.com/CAPCOM_MHB/status/790487087103418368

What does this say?

 

[kubus]

edit: Sorry this is about the fanclub stream which airs 30 minutes after the Direct! Shouldve specified!

The website says there will be new event details for Monster Hunter Stories (probably dlc or something) and information about competitive play, as well as gameplay from Monster Hunter Spirits 2 (some kind of card game)

And finally there will be surprise..!

There will be seven guests during the stream.

 

[nubbe]

Switchton
Hope we get a port of X to switch

 

[oti]

If it's for the holiday season, why would they announce it only now ? The timing couldn't be worse, they show a 3DS game a week after the next-gen Nintendo console is revealed. They had plenty of time before (like...during the TGS ?)

I don't know. We're talking Nintendo here. They are crazy.

I mean if this doesn't come out this holiday season, why even announce it now then? Are they afraid of announcing 3DS games post-January Switch media blowout? Why?

 

[Iztli]

Direct to 3DS...

 

[Garou]

Announcements for a new Monster Hunter were usually 4-5 months before their actual release. They can't possibly keep the same timeframe this time.

Maybe a MHX expansion-pack? But a straight up expansion-only DLC is unprecedented for the series...

 

[kuroneko0509]

Announcements for a new Monster Hunter were usually 4-5 months before their actual release. They can't possibly keep the same timeframe this time.

Maybe a MHX expansion-pack? But a straight up expansion-only DLC is unprecedented for the series...

typical 4-5 months prior release would put it around late Feb or early March I think, so it still fits

 

[Scrawnton]

The Switch is going to start looking bad if a new MonHun game is announced for 3DS and not the new hybrid launching in four months. Nintendo has to get MonHun on Switch as soon as possible.

 

[Fewr]

So, 3ds monster hunter 5 that will eventually be ported as 5S or 5U for switch after a few months.

 

[ArtHands]

Maybe new Monster Hunter 3DS game that will get a Switch port next year

 

[Benzychenz]

Monster Hunter 5 for 3DS, then once everyone's bought that they'll announce Monster Hunter 5 HD for Switch!

Spoiler

Then when everyone's bought that they'll announce Monster Hunter 5G for Switch.

 

[KingSnake]

Joking a bit, this is how the cycle of "Will it come to Switch?" about new 3rd party announcements starts. Quite unexpectedly that it starts with a close partner of Nintendo.