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

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a colossal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure game has hit the shelves for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, swiftly securing its spot as the eighth most-played game on Steam with a staggering peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To give you some perspective, this impressive figure outshines the all-time peaks of heavyweights like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. Monster Hunter Wilds has also surpassed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent number for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player statistics.

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The excitement doesn't stop there. As Monster Hunter Wilds gears up for its first weekend on sale, the question on everyone's mind is: How high can the concurrent player count soar? There's a strong chance it could breach the 1 million mark today, eclipsing Cyberpunk 2077. Could we even see it hit 2 million? The future looks bright.

While Capcom has yet to reveal official sales numbers for Monster Hunter Wilds, the signs are clear: it's a blockbuster hit. For context, its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, sold over 25 million copies in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling game 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.

In our IGN review, Monster Hunter Wilds scored an impressive 8/10. We noted, "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? Check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete it. Preparing for your 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.