Capcom today announced that Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, the sequel to last year’s hit PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2, has shipped 1 million copies throughout Japan. The feat was achieved in six days following the game’s release on March 27.

Surprised? You shouldn’t be, given the immense popularity of the franchise in Japan. If the sales of previous entries in the series are any indication, expect this one to stay on top of the Japanese sales charts for weeks to come.

Capcom has yet to announced a US release for Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G.

Capcom’s “Monster Hunter Freedom 2G” ships more than 1 million units in just 6 days in Japan!

– The newest is also the fastest in the series to become a million-seller –

Capcom is pleased to announce that “Monster Hunter Freedom 2G” for the PlayStation®Portable (PSP®) has shipped over 1 million units in Japan.

The “Monster Hunter” series is a hunting action game centered on epic battles with giant monsters in the grandeur of the great outdoors. Since the release of the first Monster Hunter title in 2004 for the PlayStation®2, the series has sold a total of 6.3 million units (as of April 1, 2008) and is one of our most valued titles.

“Monster Hunter Freedom 2G”, the long awaited sequel to the ‘#1-selling game for the PSP®’, was released in Japan on March 27, 2008. The overwhelming success and popularity of the Monster Hunter franchise together with a renewed focus on co-operative play has gained this title tremendous support. Also, in addition to new regions and monsters, the introduction of the Felyne Comrade System along with the ability to transfer data over from “Monster Hunter Freedom 2” has been very well-received. This has resulted in more a million units being moved in only 6 days since the game’s release. We anticipate that this title will be a long-seller, as have all of the games in the Monster Hunter franchise.

As always, we at Capcom will continue to strive to develop new and original games that appeal to a broad audience around the world while expanding our properties for multiple platforms. We believe that by bringing the “Monster Hunter” series to multiple platforms, it will help the franchise reach an even greater number of users eager for its unique gameplay.

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