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

Monster Hunter Wilds has experienced a phenomenal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Launched across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, the game quickly soared to become the eighth most-played game on Steam ever, with an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users. This achievement places it ahead of the all-time peaks of blockbuster titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Remarkably, it has already surpassed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent users on Steam in 2018.

It's important to consider that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely much higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms. As the game heads into its first weekend and beyond, anticipation builds around whether it will break the 1 million concurrent player mark on Steam, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. The question on everyone's mind is whether it's possible for the game to reach an unprecedented 2 million concurrent users.

Although Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a massively successful debut. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, establishing itself as Capcom's best-selling title ever. However, it's worth noting that Monster Hunter Wilds currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, attributed to some reported 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 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 the game. If you're preparing for the hunt, take a look at our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and don't miss our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.