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

Monster Hunter Wilds has experienced a monumental launch, drawing in 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, swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam with a peak of 987,482 concurrent users. This remarkable figure places it ahead of the all-time peaks for popular titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. Notably, it has surpassed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which saw a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018.

It's important to highlight that the total peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely even higher, considering that Sony and Microsoft do not disclose player numbers for their respective platforms. As the game approaches its first weekend on sale, speculation abounds about how far the concurrent player count on Steam will climb. There's a strong possibility that it will surpass the 1 million mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. The question on everyone's mind is whether it can reach the lofty goal of 2 million concurrent players.

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's performance suggests a highly successful launch. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales within six years, securing its place as Capcom's best-selling game to date. However, the game 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 eager to dive deeper, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're preparing for the hunt, don't miss our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.

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