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

Monster Hunter Wilds has experienced a monumental launch, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Launched across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, it has swiftly climbed 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 peak concurrent player counts of major titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also outperformed 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 even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose their player numbers.

As Monster Hunter Wilds approaches its first weekend on sale, speculation abounds on how high its Steam concurrent player count can climb. There's a strong possibility that it will surpass the 1 million concurrent player mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Some even wonder if it could reach the ambitious milestone of 2 million players.

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's launch indicates a highly successful debut. For context, Monster Hunter World sold over 25 million copies within six years, solidifying its status as Capcom's top-selling game ever. 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."

For those interested in 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. If you're preparing for your hunt, take a look at 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