Monster Hunter Wilds is facing a significant drop in player numbers, drawing ever closer to the player count of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. Dive into the details of MH Wilds' declining player base and the excitement surrounding its first collaboration.

Monster Hunter Wilds' Player Count Goes Way Down

From Over 1 Million to 40k

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) burst onto the scene as one of the year's most eagerly anticipated titles, quickly becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game. Yet, three months post-launch, the game's player numbers have taken a sharp downturn.

Monster Hunter enthusiast and YouTuber Zenny noted that since May, MH Wilds' concurrent player count has been halved, bringing it close to the levels seen with Monster Hunter World. Data from SteamDB shows MH Wilds reaching a 24-hour peak of 41,101 players, while MH World sits at 26,479.

Comparatively, Monster Hunter World enjoyed over 100,000 concurrent players in its third month on Steam, starkly contrasting with MH Wilds' current figures of around 40,000. Many fans point to a lack of engaging endgame content as the primary reason for this decline, despite the release of Title Update 1. However, with the second Title Update slated for this summer, there's hope that new monsters, events, and features will rekindle interest in the game.

MH Wilds x Street Fighter Collab Teased

In a move that could reignite player interest, MH Wilds is teasing a collaboration with another Capcom powerhouse, Street Fighter. A Twitter (X) post from May 19 showed a paw mark styled in the urban aesthetic of Street Fighter 6, hinting at an upcoming crossover.

While details remain under wraps, the excitement is palpable given the successful collaborations between these IPs in the past, particularly with Monster Hunter World, which introduced Ryu and Sakura armor sets, paid DLC like Hadoken and Shoryuken gestures, and even a Chun-Li costume for the Handler.

This collaboration would be the first for MH Wilds, and fans are eager to see how Capcom will bring these two worlds together. The Monster Hunter series has a rich history of collaborations, including partnerships with Devil May Cry, Sonic for MH4, Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem for MH Gen U, and Assassin’s Creed and Megaman for MH World, among others.

With exciting developments on the horizon, many anticipate a resurgence in MH Wilds' player base. Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our comprehensive article below!