Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's Fastest Selling Game, Moving 8 Million Copies in 3 Days

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds achieves record-breaking sales, surpassing 8 million units sold within its first three days on the market. Despite encountering some initial bugs, the game's phenomenal success marks a new high for Capcom. This article delves into the reasons behind this achievement and provides an update on recent game patches.

Monster Hunter Wilds Shatters Sales Records

Capcom's Fastest-Selling Game Ever

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) has officially become Capcom's fastest-selling game, achieving over 8 million units sold in just three days. Capcom proudly announced this milestone on their official website, highlighting the game's remarkable performance.

Prior to this announcement, SteamDB data indicated significant player engagement, with over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam alone, despite mixed initial reviews. Capcom credits this success to a comprehensive marketing strategy, including prominent appearances at major gaming events and a well-received open beta test.

Critical Bug Fixes Implemented

MH Wilds recently addressed several game-breaking bugs hindering player progress. On March 4th, 2025, Monster Hunter Status, the official support account, announced via Twitter (X) the release of hotfix patch Ver.1.000.04.00 across all platforms.

This patch resolved issues such as the inaccessibility of the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, inability to access the Monster Field Guide, and a particularly impactful bug blocking story progression in Chapter 5-2 ("A World Turned Upside Down"). Online play now requires this update.

However, some issues remain unresolved, including network errors related to SOS flares, ineffective stun and exhaust damage from Palico blunt weapons, and others. These primarily multiplayer-related bugs are slated for future patches.