Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nearly 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Set for Further Growth

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a colossal launch, drawing in nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure game has made its debut across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, catapulting to the eighth spot among the most-played games on Steam ever, with an astounding 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this achievement into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player counts of renowned titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It's also eclipsed the performance of its forerunner on Steam, where Monster Hunter World reached a peak of 334,684 players back in 2018.

It's important to note that the true peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds could be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their respective platforms.

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As Monster Hunter Wilds heads into its first weekend on sale, speculation is rife about how high the Steam concurrent figure could soar. There's a strong possibility it will breach the 1 million mark later today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could we see it reach 2 million? Only time will tell.

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest it's a blockbuster hit. To put things in context, its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, achieved over 25 million sales within six years, securing its place as Capcom's all-time best-seller. However, the game currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with some players citing performance issues.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds scored it an 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 the game. If you're gearing up 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.