Monster Hunter Wilds enjoys a phenomenal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players.
Capcom's action-adventure title debuted on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, swiftly becoming Steam's eighth most-played game ever, peaking at 987,482 concurrent users.
This surpasses the all-time peak concurrent players of top-sellers 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 Steam players.
Importantly, the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely much 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 question remains: how high will the Steam concurrent player count climb as Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend and beyond? It's anticipated to surpass 1 million concurrent players shortly, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could 2 million be a realistic possibility?
While Capcom hasn't revealed sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest an overwhelmingly successful launch. (Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its place as Capcom's best-selling game.) 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 a true sense of challenge."
Consult our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long various IGN team members took to complete the game. Preparing for the hunt? Explore our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and our guide to all 14 weapon types within the game.
