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

Monster Hunter Wilds has exploded onto the gaming scene, achieving a staggering launch with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has quickly soared to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, boasting an impressive 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak player counts of other major hits like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also eclipsed the peak concurrent numbers of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 players on Steam in 2018. It's important to note that the true peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely much higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player counts.

As Monster Hunter Wilds heads into its first weekend on sale, the question on everyone's mind is how high the Steam concurrent figure will climb. There's a strong possibility that it will surpass 1 million concurrent players today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. The gaming community is buzzing with speculation about whether it could even reach the 2 million mark.

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's launch performance suggests a monumental success. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved 25 million sales within six years, securing its place as Capcom's best-selling title ever. However, Monster Hunter Wilds 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 deeper, 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, 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.

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