Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a colossal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.
To put this achievement into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player counts of blockbuster titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also eclipsed the peak of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018. It's important to note that the true peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms.
As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the question on everyone's mind is how much further the Steam concurrent player count can climb. There's a strong possibility it will break the 1 million concurrent players mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million? Only time will tell.
While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a tremendously successful launch. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, securing its place as Capcom's best-selling game ever. 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 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."
For those eager to dive deeper, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're preparing 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.
