Uh oh, it looks like Capcom just can’t catch a break with Monster Hunter Wilds. After recent reports of the franchise seeing “soft” sales over the past few months, along with a slew of performance and optimization issues, the company is now facing another wave of backlash. This time, it’s over a $40 soundtrack being sold on top of an already expensive game.
At first glance, it seemed like good news when Capcom finally released the official Monster Hunter Wilds soundtrack on streaming platforms like Spotify. But fans were quick to notice the steep price tag on Steam, where the same soundtrack is being sold for $40, something many felt was simply too expensive.
Several Monster Hunter content creators voiced their frustration, with players like @Rurikhan calling the price “crazy.” While some pointed out that the soundtrack does include 126 tracks, comparisons were immediately drawn to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive, which offers 154 tracks at just $29.99.
Other fans chimed in under Rurikhan’s post, questioning why Capcom is even selling the soundtrack in the first place when most of the tracks are already free on streaming platforms. Many also noted that the entire soundtrack can be listened to within the game’s tent. Some even joked that Capcom would rather sell an overpriced soundtrack than fix the game’s performance issues.
To be fair, some believe the pricing might be due to Steam’s regional or platform-based pricing systems. Still, hours have passed without any changes, and the price remains the same.
There’s no denying that video game soundtracks are made with immense care and crafted by passionate, talented teams. But in the case of Monster Hunter Wilds, many feel that a $40 price tag is hard to justify, especially when the $70 game is still struggling with performance problems, underwhelming sales, and recent controversies over paywalled skins.
It’s been a tough few months for Capcom and Monster Hunter Wilds, though the team seems committed to turning things around. More Title Updates, performance fixes, and a hefty endgame patch are already in the works and are set to release ahead of schedule.
As for the soundtrack’s hefty price, players can only hope this is a pricing mistake, or that Capcom reconsiders what many are calling a tone-deaf move.
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