"Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nearly 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Set for Further Growth"

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a colossal launch, amassing nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action adventure game, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has swiftly claimed the title of the eighth most-played game on Steam ever, boasting an astonishing peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To give you a sense of its scale, Monster Hunter Wilds has outshone the all-time peaks of blockbuster titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It's not just outperforming other games; it's also eclipsed its own predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which hit a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018.

It's important to remember that the true peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose their player numbers.

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As Monster Hunter Wilds gears up for its first weekend on sale, the burning question is just how far its Steam concurrent player count can climb. With momentum on its side, it seems poised to break the 1 million concurrent player mark today, potentially surpassing Cyberpunk 2077. Could we see it reach an unprecedented 2 million concurrent players?

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a blockbuster debut. (For reference, Monster Hunter World reached 25 million sales in six years, securing its place as Capcom's top-selling game ever.) However, it's worth noting that 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."

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 getting ready for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.