Monster Hunter Wilds has made a monumental impact since its launch, amassing nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This action-packed adventure from Capcom has been released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, quickly securing its place as the eighth most-played game on Steam with an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users. To put this into perspective, this figure surpasses the all-time peak player counts of renowned titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. Notably, it has also outperformed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which achieved a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018.
It's important to mention that the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be much higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms. As the game heads into its first weekend on sale, there's anticipation that it will surpass the 1 million concurrent players mark on Steam, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. There's even speculation about whether it could reach 2 million concurrent players.
While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indications suggest it's a major success. For context, Monster Hunter World sold over 25 million copies in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, user reviews on Steam have been mixed, with some players mentioning performance issues.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds gave 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 into the game, 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 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.
