Monster Hunter Wilds enjoys a phenomenal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players.
Capcom's action-adventure title, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, swiftly ascended to Steam's eighth most-played game of all time, peaking at an astounding 987,482 concurrent users.
This surpasses the peak concurrent player counts of top-selling titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It significantly outperforms its predecessor, Monster Hunter World (2018), which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam.
Importantly, the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely higher, as Sony and Microsoft don't publicly release their player numbers.
### Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
The anticipation builds: how high will the Steam concurrent player count climb as Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend and beyond? It's highly probable the game will surpass 1 million concurrent players shortly, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could 2 million be within reach?
While Capcom hasn't revealed sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a highly successful launch. (Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling game ever.) However, the game currently holds a "mixed" user review rating on Steam, with some players reporting performance issues.
IGN awarded Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10 rating, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds cleverly refines the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly fun battles, though it lacks genuine challenge."
Consult our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long the IGN team took to complete the game. Preparing for your hunt? Explore our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and our guide to all 14 weapon types.
