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

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

To put this achievement into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peaks of popular titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Remarkably, it has even outdone its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018.

It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely much higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms.

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As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the excitement is palpable. Analysts and fans alike are eager to see if the game can break the 1 million concurrent players mark on Steam, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Speculation is rife about whether it could even reach the lofty goal of 2 million concurrent users.

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's performance indicates a blockbuster release. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales within six years, securing its place as Capcom's best-selling title ever. However, it's worth mentioning 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, praising the game for "continuing 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 IGN team members to complete the game. If you're gearing up for the hunt, check out our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.