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

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a staggering launch, pulling in 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, has swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam ever, boasting an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users. To grasp the magnitude of this achievement, consider that it has surpassed the all-time peak player counts of blockbuster titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It's also eclipsed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which hit a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018.

It's important to remember that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as player numbers from Sony and Microsoft platforms are not disclosed. As the game enters its first weekend on sale, the excitement is palpable, with many speculating whether it will break the 1 million concurrent player mark on Steam today, possibly even overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could the game reach the lofty heights of 2 million concurrent players? Only time will tell.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's performance suggests a blockbuster release. Monster Hunter World, for comparison, achieved over 25 million sales within six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling title ever. However, 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, praising the game for its smart refinements that enhance the series' combat experience while noting a lack of real challenge. If you're curious about the game's length, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where various IGN team members share their completion times. For those preparing for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List