Monster Hunter Wilds Player Count Plummets, MH World Slowly Catching Up

Monster Hunter Wilds, one of the most anticipated releases of the year, has seen a significant drop in its player base, now nearing the numbers of the older title, Monster Hunter World. Dive deeper into the reasons behind MH Wilds' declining player count and the buzz around its first major collaboration.

Monster Hunter Wilds' Player Count Dips Dramatically

From Over 1 Million to 40k

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) burst onto the scene as Capcom's fastest-selling game, capturing the hearts of gamers worldwide. However, three months post-launch, the fervor has cooled, with the game's concurrent player count significantly dropping.

Renowned Monster Hunter YouTuber Zenny highlighted that MH Wilds' player numbers have halved since May, now closely trailing Monster Hunter World. According to SteamDB, MH Wilds boasts a 24-hour peak of 41,101 players, a figure that's inching closer to MH World's 26,479.

Comparatively, in its third month, MH World saw over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, far outpacing MH Wilds' current 40,000. The dip in MH Wilds' player base is often attributed to a perceived lack of endgame content, despite the release of Title Update 1. Fans are hopeful that the upcoming second Title Update this Summer will bring fresh monsters, events, and a revitalization of interest.

Teasing a Thrilling MH Wilds x Street Fighter Collaboration

Adding to the excitement, Capcom teased a potential collaboration between MH Wilds and another of its beloved franchises, Street Fighter. A tweet on May 19 from the official Monster Hunter account showcased a paw mark styled after Street Fighter 6's urban theme, hinting at what's to come.

While nothing is set in stone, the precedent set by MH World's successful collaboration with Street Fighter—featuring Ryu and Sakura armor sets, paid DLC like Hadoken and Shoryuken gestures, and a Chun-Li costume for the Handler—suggests a promising event.

This would be MH Wilds' inaugural collaboration, sparking enthusiasm among fans about how Capcom will execute this crossover. The Monster Hunter series is no stranger to exciting partnerships, having previously collaborated with IPs like Devil May Cry, Sonic, Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Assassin’s Creed, and Megaman across various titles.

Despite the recent dip, the anticipation for upcoming content and collaborations is expected to boost MH Wilds' player base once again. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Monster Hunter Wilds is poised for a bright future. Keep an eye on our site for the latest updates and insights on Monster Hunter Wilds!