Monster Hunter Wilds Nears 1 Million Peak Concurrent Players on Steam — and It’s Only Going to Get Bigger From Here

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a colossal launch, amassing nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure game, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, boasting an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users. This staggering number surpasses the all-time peak player counts of renowned titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. Notably, it has already eclipsed the peak concurrent figure of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 in 2018.

It's important to remember that the true peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms. As the game heads into its first weekend on sale, the question on everyone's mind is how high the Steam concurrent figure can climb. There's a strong possibility it will surpass the 1 million mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million concurrent players?

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a tremendously successful launch. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, securing its place as Capcom's best-selling title 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 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 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.