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 enjoyed a phenomenal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This Capcom action-adventure title, released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, rapidly ascended to become Steam's eighth most-played game ever, peaking at an astounding 987,482 concurrent users.

This 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, which reached a peak of 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 question now is: how high will the Steam concurrent player count climb as Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend and beyond? Surpassing Cyberpunk 2077's concurrent player count seems likely, potentially breaking the 1 million mark. Could 2 million be within reach?

While Capcom hasn't yet revealed sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators point to a tremendously successful launch. (Its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, achieved over 25 million sales in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling title.) However, the game currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, with some players reporting performance issues.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series' rough edges, resulting in extremely fun fights, though it lacks a significant challenge."

For insights into playtime, visit our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took the IGN team to complete the game. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive guides: every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and a guide to all 14 weapon types.