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 gaming scene with a monumental launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Capcom's latest action-adventure title has rolled out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and it has swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with a staggering peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this achievement into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peaks of major hits like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also eclipsed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which saw a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018. Keep in mind, 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.

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As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the question on everyone's mind is how far the Steam concurrent player count can climb. It's highly anticipated that the game will break the 1 million concurrent player mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million? Only time will tell.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a blockbuster launch. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, securing its place as Capcom's top-selling game ever. However, Monster Hunter Wilds 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."

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 it. 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.