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

Monster Hunter Wilds has made a monumental entrance into the gaming world, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam at launch. This Capcom action-adventure title, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has rapidly climbed the ranks to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, boasting an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To give some perspective, this figure surpasses the all-time peak concurrent players of popular titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Remarkably, it has already outpaced its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which saw a peak of 334,684 concurrent users on Steam in 2018. It's important to note that the true peak for Monster Hunter Wilds will likely be even higher, as player numbers from Sony and Microsoft platforms are not disclosed.

As we approach the first weekend of Monster Hunter Wilds being on sale, the big question is whether it will break the 1 million concurrent users mark on Steam, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. There's even speculation about whether it could reach 2 million concurrent players.

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, early indicators suggest a blockbuster launch. For context, Monster Hunter World sold over 25 million copies in six years, making it 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 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 comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.