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

Monster Hunter Wilds has burst onto the scene with an explosive launch, reaching nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Capcom’s latest action-adventure game, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, quickly soared to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, 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 numbers of blockbuster titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also outstripped its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds could be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose their player counts.

As Monster Hunter Wilds heads into its first weekend on sale, anticipation is high to see just how far the Steam concurrent player count can climb. There's a strong likelihood that it will break the 1 million concurrent players mark later today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. The question on everyone's mind is whether it could reach the lofty goal of 2 million concurrent players.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's launch suggests a highly successful debut. To put this in context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, securing its status as Capcom's best-selling title ever. However, the game has garnered 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 in, 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. Preparing for your hunt? Don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.

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