Over at its US blog, Capcom has announced their plans to bring down the multiplayer servers for PS2 classics Monster Hunter and Resident Evil: Outbreak. Sadly, this is something we’re going to see more of going forward. Sega brought down its Gamecube Phantasy Star Online servers in March of this year and Konami already shut down its Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence servers in April. All multiplayer games die, eventually. For some, it just takes a really, really long time.
Keep in mind, however, that these latest server closures aren’t entirely Capcom’s fault. They write:
And just so you know, although these are older titles, we did want to make an effort to keep the fans happy and continue supporting online play. We’ve tried to extend the contract, move it someplace else, etc. It’s not happening. The hosting partner (who I guess remains nameless here) is just quitting the business entirely and doesn’t want to mess around with the time/money involved in porting anything. Thanks to everyone who has kept these games fun online for so many years.
So, who’s next to the proverbial chopping block?
December 16th, 2007 at 5:46 am
This wouldn’t be so harsh from the american point of view if Capcom would have given Monster Hunter 2 to the US in the first place. How do you think that makes us feel when japan has a game that we yearn for, and you won’t release it to us? All the american kids have is the original MH, and now that is gone too. So keep screwing everybody, soon all you will have for a fan base are the japanese kids. This will turn in to a self inflicted boycott, mark my words. The MH players still online are very iffy about buying MH3 because they feel very betrayed.
December 31st, 2007 at 7:47 am
aww dam capcom wtf is wrong with ya? 1st ya dont send monster hunter 2 to us, then ya change monster hunter 3 for wii (which sucks cuz ps3 is better but ya should of make it for both so people can be happy with that) and now ya are shutting down the severs to monster hunter. we are willing to pay to play if thats what it takes to keep mh online! if ya dont even bother keeping it on we’re neva gonna buy a capcom game ever again! please too many people plays this 2 games online for it to be shut down. T_T everyone is gonna lose their friends they made on it and its gonna be all your fault capcom!
March 13th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
The least you could have done was include an option for local LAN for those of us who have friends nearby (or family in the same house) who Play. A LAN option wouldnt take that much effort to incorporate into the game. Its kinda lazy on your part for not even attempting this.
June 11th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
This sucks….
monster hunter is one of the best games there is, to me it outmatches even pc games.
i can only play WoW for 4 hours a week else i get bored and crazy
i can play monster hunter online 72hours straight.
with a ps2 emulator on pc i sort o got a server working only it has loads and loads of fucking bugs ( whole map only can contain one monster=wyvern ) and thats it.
I really hope they release the server software, i will attempt to contact them and maybe i can buy it out of them
If anyone of you might help me or just to show support for my idea/attempt mail me at
shys_aelaes@yahoo.com
I would like to know how many people think the same as i