Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the gaming scene with a colossal launch, drawing in nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Released across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, this action-packed adventure from Capcom has swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, amassing an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.
To put this into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak player counts of renowned titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also eclipsed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent users on Steam back in 2018. Keep in mind, the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft release player statistics.
As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the question on everyone's mind is how high the concurrent player count on Steam can soar. With the momentum it has, it's poised to break the 1 million mark possibly today, potentially outstripping Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million concurrent players?
While Capcom has yet to disclose sales numbers for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a tremendously successful launch. For reference, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, securing its status as Capcom's top-selling game ever. However, the game currently holds 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 members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're gearing up 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.
### Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
