"Monster Hunter Wilds Hits 8 Million Sales in Just 3 Days, Sets Capcom Record"

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing eight million units sold within just three days of its release. This impressive milestone marks it as the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. According to Capcom, Monster Hunter Wilds has significantly outperformed its predecessors, eclipsing the five million units shipped by Monster Hunter World in 2018 and the four million units by Monster Hunter Rise in 2021.

The game's stellar performance should not come as a shock, given that Monster Hunter Wilds soared past one million concurrent players on Steam during its opening weekend. It even surpassed Cyberpunk 2077, securing its place as the 7th most-played game of all time on the platform. The surge in players also helped Steam achieve a new record of over 40 million concurrent users for the first time.

In our review of Monster Hunter Wilds, we noted that the game "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." This suggests that while the game is highly enjoyable, it may not provide the same level of difficulty as previous entries in the series.

Capcom also shared that the Monster Hunter franchise, which debuted in 2004 on the PlayStation 2, has now exceeded 108 million units sold worldwide as of December 31, 2024. This underscores the enduring popularity and success of the series over the years.

For those looking to dive deeper into the game, be sure to explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, you can read our analysis on how Monster Hunter has taken over the gaming world and discover how long it took five different IGN team members to complete the game.