Monster Hunter Wilds has burst onto the scene with a phenomenal launch, drawing in nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, this action-adventure game from Capcom swiftly climbed the ranks to become the eighth most-played game on Steam, boasting an impressive 987,482 simultaneous users. To give you a sense of scale, that number surpasses the all-time peak concurrent figures of heavy hitters like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It's also noteworthy that it has eclipsed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent users on Steam back in 2018. Keep in mind, though, that the true peak for Monster Hunter Wilds could be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft release their player count data.
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
As we look ahead, the excitement builds around how far the concurrent player numbers on Steam for Monster Hunter Wilds might climb, especially as it approaches its first weekend on the market and beyond. There's a strong possibility that it will hit the 1 million concurrent mark today, potentially surpassing Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million? Time will tell.
While Capcom has yet to release official sales numbers for Monster Hunter Wilds, the signs are overwhelmingly positive, pointing to a blockbuster release. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales within six years, solidifying its status as Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, it's worth noting that Monster Hunter Wilds has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with some players citing performance issues.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds scored it an 8/10, with our team saying, "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? Check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various IGN team members to complete it. If you're gearing up 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.
