Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nearly 1 Million Peak Players on Steam, Set for Further Growth

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with an astonishing 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 a peak of 987,482 concurrent users. This impressive figure surpasses the all-time peaks of blockbuster titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Notably, it has already eclipsed the peak concurrent player count of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 in 2018.

It's important to highlight that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms. As the game heads into its first weekend on sale, the question on everyone's mind is how high the Steam concurrent figure can climb. There's a strong possibility it will surpass the 1 million mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million concurrent players? Only time will tell.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a tremendously successful launch. To put this into perspective, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, securing its place 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 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 in, 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.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List