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

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the gaming scene with a colossal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, released across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has rapidly climbed to become the eighth most-played game in Steam's history, with an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player counts of heavy hitters like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It's also left its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players on Steam in 2018, in the dust. It's important to remember, however, that the true peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms.

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As Monster Hunter Wilds barrels into its first weekend on sale, all eyes are on how high the Steam concurrent player count can climb. With momentum on its side, it's poised to break the 1 million concurrent players barrier today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. The question on everyone's mind is whether it could reach the lofty goal of 2 million concurrent players.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the signs of a blockbuster launch are unmistakable. Its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, sold over 25 million copies in six years, securing its place as Capcom's all-time best-seller. However, 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."

Curious about the game's length? Visit our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete it. If you're gearing up for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.