Monster Hunter Wilds' spectacular launch has seen it achieve nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, catapulting it to the eighth most-played game in Steam history with a staggering 987,482 concurrent users.
This impressive figure surpasses the peak concurrent player counts of renowned titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It significantly outperforms its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players on Steam in 2018. 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.
### Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
The anticipation is building as Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend and beyond. It's highly probable the game will soon surpass the 1 million concurrent player mark on Steam, potentially even overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could 2 million concurrent players be a realistic possibility?
While Capcom hasn't released official sales figures, the game's launch is undeniably a massive success. (Recall that Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its place as Capcom's top-selling title.) However, Steam user reviews are currently "mixed," with some players reporting performance issues.
IGN awarded Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10 rating in its review, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds cleverly refines the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly enjoyable combat, though it lacks a true sense of challenge."
For information on playtime, visit our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various IGN team members to complete the game. Planning your hunt? Consult our comprehensive guides: every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and a guide to all 14 weapon types.
