Steam Hits 40M Concurrent Users Playing Monster Hunter Wilds

Steam, the leading digital game distribution platform for PC gamers, has shattered its concurrent user record yet again, reaching an unprecedented peak of 40,270,997 players. This milestone was achieved over the weekend, coinciding with the much-anticipated launch of Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28, surpassing the previous high of 39.9 million set in February 2025.

SteamDB data reveals that Steam's concurrent user records have been broken nearly every month since May 2024, with the peak user count soaring from 35.5 million to 40.2 million over just six months. This figure includes players who might have Steam open but are not actively playing, yet the number of users engaged in gameplay also hit a new record, increasing from 12.5 million to 12.8 million.

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Throughout 2024, Steam experienced significant surges in player peaks, breaking records in March and July. The latest peak is attributed to the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, which alone saw a 24-hour peak of 1.38 million concurrent users. Other notable games also contributed to these peaks, with Counter-Strike 2 reaching 1.7 million, and PUBG, Dota 2, and Marvel Rivals achieving 24-hour peaks of 819,541, 657,780, and 268,283 users, respectively.

Despite its popularity, Monster Hunter Wilds has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance addressing PC performance issues. Additionally, Capcom has teased early details about Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub for players.

To enhance your experience with Monster Hunter Wilds, explore our comprehensive guides. Learn what the game doesn't explicitly tell you, delve into a detailed breakdown of all 14 weapon types, and follow our ongoing walkthrough. For those interested in multiplayer, our guide explains how to play with friends. If you participated in one of the open betas, find out how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "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."