Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nearly 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Set for Further Growth

Monster Hunter Wilds has burst onto the scene with a staggering launch, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure game, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, boasting an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this achievement into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak player counts of blockbuster titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Notably, it has also eclipsed the concurrent player record of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a high of 334,684 players on Steam back in 2018. It's important to highlight that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds could be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms.

As Monster Hunter Wilds progresses into its first weekend on sale, the question arises: How high can the Steam concurrent player count soar? There is a strong possibility that it will break the 1 million concurrent player mark today, potentially outstripping Cyberpunk 2077. Could it reach an unprecedented 2 million players?

While Capcom has yet to reveal official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a tremendously successful release. To compare, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales within six years, solidifying its status as Capcom's top-selling game ever. However, the game currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with some players citing performance issues.

In our IGN review, Monster Hunter Wilds received an 8/10 score. We noted that, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series by smoothing out its rough edges in intelligent ways, resulting in highly enjoyable combat, albeit with less challenge than expected."

For those eager to dive deeper, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to discover how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're gearing up for the hunt, take a look at our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and don't miss our guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List