Monster Hunter Wilds Plummets as MH World Rises

Monster Hunter Wilds sees a sharp decline in player numbers, nearing MH World's figures. Discover what's behind MH Wilds' player drop and details about its upcoming crossover event.

Monster Hunter Wilds Experiences Significant Player Decline

Player Base Drops From 1 Million to 40k

Despite launching as Capcom's fastest-selling title this year, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen its concurrent player count steadily decrease three months post-release. Steam data reveals MH Wilds' 24-hour peak has fallen to 41,101 players, approaching MH World's current count of 26,479.

Industry analysts note MH World maintained over 100,000 concurrent players during its third month on Steam - more than double Wilds' current numbers. Players cite limited endgame content despite Update 1 as a key reason for the drop. With Title Update 2 scheduled for summer, featuring new monsters and events, the game could potentially revive its player base.

Monster Hunter Wilds Teases Street Fighter Crossover

Capcom appears to be responding to the player decline with a potential Street Fighter collaboration. A May 19 social media post showcased a Street Fighter 6-inspired paw print, hinting at upcoming crossover content.

While unconfirmed, this would follow previous successful collaborations between the franchises. MH World previously featured Street Fighter-themed armor sets and special moves like Hadoken. Fans speculate similar crossover content could arrive in MH Wilds.

This marks MH Wilds' first major collaboration, following the series' history of partnerships with franchises like Devil May Cry, Sonic, and Assassin's Creed. The gaming community anticipates how Capcom will implement the Street Fighter elements into Monster Hunter's gameplay.

With multiple updates planned throughout the year, MH Wilds' player count may rebound as new content launches. Currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, stay tuned for more Monster Hunter Wilds news and updates.