Monster Hunter Wilds Surges Past 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the gaming scene with an explosive launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and it has quickly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with a staggering 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 also eclipsed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent users on Steam back in 2018. It's important to remember that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose their player statistics.

As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the burning question is how much further the Steam concurrent player count can soar. Many are anticipating that it will surpass the 1 million mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million concurrent players? Only time will tell.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's performance suggests a monumental success. To put this into context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales within six years, solidifying its status as Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, it's worth noting that 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."

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.