Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a staggering launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Launched across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, this action-packed adventure from Capcom swiftly climbed the ranks to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with an impressive 987,482 concurrent users at its peak.

To put these numbers into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent figures of blockbuster titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also eclipsed the performance of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018. It's important to highlight that the true peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft release their player statistics.

As Monster Hunter Wilds progresses into its first weekend and beyond, the burning question remains: How high can the Steam concurrent player count soar? There's a strong possibility it could break the 1 million concurrent player barrier later today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could we even see the figure reach 2 million?

While Capcom has yet to disclose specific sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a tremendously successful launch. For reference, Monster Hunter World achieved an impressive 25 million sales over six years, solidifying its status as Capcom's top-selling game. However, it's worth noting that Monster Hunter Wilds 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, praising the game for "smoothing off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."

Curious about the game's length? 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 list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List