Capcom delays Monster Hunter 4

Capcom has announced the delay of Monster Hunter 4 as it wants to add to the quality of the final product.

The Nintendo 3DS exclusive was set to launch in Japan in March 2013, before being pushed back so that Capcom can "further raise the quality of this game".

Capcom also commented on the lower than expected sales of Resident Evil 6.

"Sales... were initially strong but subsequently weakened. As a result, sales for this title are certain to fall short of the plan."

Earlier this year Capcom revised sales targets for Resident Evil 6 down from seven million units to six million.

The combination of the Monster Hunter 4 delay and the low Resident Evil 6 sales has forced Capcom to lower its financial projections for the year.