Monster Hunter Wilds Nears 1 Million Peak Concurrent Players on Steam — and It’s Only Going to Get Bigger From Here

Monster Hunter Wilds' phenomenal launch has seen it achieve nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, making it an instant success.

Capcom's action-adventure title launched simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Its rapid ascent to become the eighth most-played game on Steam ever, with a staggering 987,482 concurrent users, is a testament to its popularity.

This impressive figure surpasses the peak concurrent player counts of major titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It significantly outperforms its predecessor, Monster Hunter World (2018), which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players on Steam. It's crucial to note that the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely even higher, as Sony and Microsoft don't publicly release their player numbers.

The anticipation is building to see how much higher the Steam concurrent player count will climb throughout its first weekend and beyond. Surpassing Cyberpunk 2077 and reaching the 1 million mark seems highly probable. Could 2 million be a realistic possibility?

While Capcom is yet to reveal official sales figures, all indicators point towards a massively successful launch. (Recall that 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 in its review, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds refines the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly fun battles, though lacking in genuine challenge."

For information on playtime, consult our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? article detailing various IGN team members' completion times. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive guides: every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and a detailed breakdown of all 14 weapon types.