Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the gaming scene with a massive launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action adventure game, released across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S platforms, has swiftly climbed the ranks to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.
To grasp the scale of this achievement, consider that Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player numbers of blockbuster titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. Furthermore, it has eclipsed the peak of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018.
It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent player figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely much higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose their player numbers.
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As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the burning question is how far the Steam concurrent player count will rise. There's a strong possibility it could surpass the 1 million mark today, outstripping Cyberpunk 2077. Speculation is rife about whether it could even reach 2 million concurrent players.
While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the signs are overwhelmingly positive, pointing to a highly successful launch. For context, Monster Hunter World reached an astounding 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its status as Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, it's worth mentioning that Monster Hunter Wilds has garnered a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with some players citing performance issues.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, with our team 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 in, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're preparing for the hunt, don't miss our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.
