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

Monster Hunter Wilds has made a spectacular entrance into the gaming world, amassing nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam shortly after its launch. Released across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, this action adventure game from Capcom has swiftly climbed to the eighth spot among the most-played games on Steam, boasting an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

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

As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the big question is how much higher can its Steam concurrent player count soar? It's poised to potentially hit the 1 million mark later today, which would place it above Cyberpunk 2077. Some speculate it might even reach 2 million concurrent players in the future.

Although Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a highly successful launch. To put things in context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales within six years, securing its place as Capcom's top-selling game ever. 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 scored 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 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 it. 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.