Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a colossal launch, attracting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title has hit the shelves on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and within no time, it soared to become the eighth most-played game ever on Steam, boasting an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.
To give you a sense of its monumental success, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player numbers of major hits like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It has even eclipsed the peak concurrent player count of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 in 2018. Keep in mind, the true peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player counts for their platforms.
As Monster Hunter Wilds gears up for its first weekend on sale, the big question is how far its Steam concurrent numbers can climb. There's a strong chance it will break the 1 million concurrent player mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could we see it reaching 2 million? Only time will tell.
While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the signs are clear that it's a blockbuster hit. To put things in perspective, Monster Hunter World sold over 25 million copies in six years, making it Capcom's all-time best-seller. However, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with some players citing performance issues.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds gave 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."
Curious about the game's length? Visit our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete it. If you're gearing up for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.
