"Monster Hunter Wilds Hits 8 Million Sales in Just 3 Days, Fastest for Capcom"

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved an unprecedented feat by selling over eight million units within just three days of its release, setting a new record as the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. This remarkable performance significantly outpaces the initial sales of previous titles in the series, such as Monster Hunter World, which shipped five million copies in 2018, and Monster Hunter Rise, which shipped four million copies in 2021.

The success of Monster Hunter Wilds should not come as a shock, given its explosive start on Steam. Over the opening weekend, it surpassed one million concurrent players, overtaking Cyberpunk 2077 to become the seventh most-played game ever on the platform. Additionally, the game contributed to Steam reaching a new milestone of 40 million concurrent users for the first time.

In our review of Monster Hunter Wilds, we highlighted its ability to refine the series' core mechanics, stating, "it 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 offers enjoyable gameplay, it might not pose the same level of difficulty as its predecessors.

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

For more in-depth information, you can explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, we've covered the global impact of Monster Hunter and provided insights from five different IGN team members on how long it took them to complete the game.

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