Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nearly 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Set to Grow Further

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the gaming scene with a massive launch, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Launched across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, this action-adventure title from Capcom swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, boasting an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To grasp the scale of this achievement, consider that Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player counts of major hits like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It has even eclipsed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players on Steam in 2018. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft release player count data.

As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on the market, the question on everyone's mind is how much further the Steam concurrent player numbers can climb. There's strong speculation that the game will surpass the 1 million concurrent player mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. The community is buzzing with excitement, wondering if it might even reach the lofty goal of 2 million players.

While Capcom has yet to disclose specific sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a blockbuster release. For context, Monster Hunter World, its predecessor, achieved over 25 million sales within six years, securing its place as Capcom's top-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, praising the game for refining the series' more challenging aspects in intelligent ways, resulting in highly engaging battles, though noting a lack of significant difficulty.

For those eager to dive in, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various IGN team members to complete the game. If you're preparing for your hunt, explore our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game.