After all, we’ve seen other series under itsumbrella, likeResident EvilandDead Rising, get similar treatment.
According to producer Ryozo Tsujimoto… no.
The original Monster Hunter launched in 2004 for the PS2.
Instead, servers were hosted by publishers, which were authenticated by Sony’s DNAS system.
That meant online worked differently from game to game.
“We now have a much better online infrastructure,” Tsujimoto said.
We’ll just have to wait and see.
In the meantime, we have Wilds to look forward to, which launches just tomorrow.