Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nearly 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Set to Grow Further

Monster Hunter Wilds has burst onto the scene with a staggering launch, drawing in nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has quickly climbed the ranks to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users. This figure not only surpasses the all-time peaks of major hits like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3 but also eclipses the peak of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 concurrent players in 2018.

It's important to remember that the true peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms. As the game heads into its first weekend on sale, the excitement continues to build, with many anticipating that Monster Hunter Wilds will surpass the 1 million concurrent players mark on Steam, potentially even challenging Cyberpunk 2077's records. The question on everyone's mind is whether it can reach the ambitious milestone of 2 million concurrent players.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's launch indicates a blockbuster success. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales within six years, securing its place as Capcom's top-selling game. However, the reception on Steam has been mixed, with some players citing performance issues, resulting in a 'mixed' user review rating.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, noting: "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge." For those eager to dive into the game, our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page details how long it took various IGN team members to complete the game. As you prepare for your hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with a detailed guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List