July 9, 2025 | TOKYO, Japan – In a move underscoring growing concerns within the gaming industry, Capcom has abruptly canceled its planned lecture for Monster Hunter Wilds at the prestigious CEDEC 2025 conference, citing the receipt of threats targeting the event.
The lecture, titled "The Evolution of Seamless Hunting: Technical Innovations in Monster Hunter Wilds," was highly anticipated by developers and industry professionals attending the Computer Entertainment Developers Conference (CEDEC) in Yokohama this August. It promised deep technical insights into the upcoming flagship title's ambitious open-world design and gameplay systems.
Capcom announced the cancellation via its official Monster Hunter series channels. "Due to circumstances including threats received related to the event, we have decided to cancel the 'Monster Hunter Wilds' lecture scheduled for CEDEC 2025," the statement read. The announcement was met with immediate disappointment and concern within the developer community.
Official Announcement: https://x.com/MHStatusUpdates/status/1939617276677759340
The nature and origin of the threats were not disclosed by Capcom, who emphasized the decision was made "after careful consideration." The company stated, "The safety of our staff and attendees is our top priority. We apologize to those who were looking forward to this session."
CEDEC, organized by Japan's Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), is a cornerstone event for Japanese game development, focusing on knowledge sharing and technical advancement. The cancellation of a major session like Capcom's, especially for its biggest upcoming release, is highly unusual and highlights the serious impact of such security concerns.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the next major entry in Capcom's multi-million selling franchise, is slated for release in early 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game promises vast, living ecosystems and a significant leap forward for the series.
Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/
This incident raises troubling questions about the safety of developers and industry events. While passionate fanbases are common, the escalation to threats causing the cancellation of professional development discourse is a stark reminder of the darker undercurrents that can sometimes surface. Capcom reiterated its commitment to delivering Monster Hunter Wilds to its fans and stated development continues as planned, but the shadow of this cancellation hangs over what was meant to be a celebration of game development ingenuity.
CEDEC organizers have yet to comment on whether the canceled slot will be filled or if any additional security measures are being implemented in light of Capcom's decision. The gaming community now waits, hoping this isolated incident doesn't become a worrying trend that stifles valuable industry dialogue.
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