Monster Hunter Wilds sold over eight million units in its first three days, becoming the fastest selling Capcom game to date.

There are, ultimately, no bad weapons in Monster Hunter. Any weapon can tackle the toughest wyverns with a little know-how. But there are unlucky weapons, and in Wilds, the Light Bowgun feels like it got the shortest stick.

Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto reckons that Monster Hunter Wilds’ increased focus on story is one of the big reasons for the game’s massive sales figures. Monster Hunter Wilds has been an absolute behemoth for Capcom,