Observed Signal · Sep 14, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Financials Market: Monster Hunter Now Earns $336.9M in Three Years
Location-based mobile game Monster Hunter Now has generated $336.9 million in lifetime player spending three years after its global launch on September 14, 2023. The majority of revenue came in the first year, with spending declining significantly in subsequent years, reflecting broader industry trends of players shifting to direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. Japan remains the dominant market, contributing 63% of total revenue. The game's developer, now known as Scopely Explore, continues to support the title with quarterly updates and live events, including the upcoming Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026 in Osaka.
Major mobile game revenue report showing significant decline, impacting gaming and AdTech sectors.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Monster Hunter Now generated $336.9 million in three years.
- Japan contributed $230.4 million (63%) of lifetime revenue.
- Player spending fell 69% in year two and another 26% in year three.
- The game launched globally on September 14, 2023.
- The game's web shop offers better value than in-game, contributing to revenue decline.
Connected Companies & Entities
4 Entities mappedScopely
Investor / PELive-ops publisher of free-to-play mobile games.
“before the acquisition by Scopely....”
AppMagic
B2B app and gaming market intelligence SaaS platform.
“the figures come from AppMagic estimates, which account for Google Play and the App Store....”
Capcom
Japanese video game publisher monetising franchise IP across digital platforms.
“reflecting the popularity of Capcom’s IP in the country....”
Niantic
Spatial computing platform company with AR games and developer tools.
“launched globally on September 14th, 2023 when its developer was still known as Niantic, before the acquisition by Scopely....”
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