"Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nearly 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Set to Grow"

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the gaming scene with a massive launch, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Released across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, the game quickly secured its place as the eighth most-played game on Steam ever, boasting an impressive 987,482 concurrent users at its peak.

To provide some perspective, this figure surpasses the all-time highs of top-selling titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Notably, it has already eclipsed the peak concurrent player count of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached 334,684 on Steam back in 2018.

It's important to mention that the true peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds could be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player counts 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 much further the Steam concurrent player count can climb. There's a strong possibility it will surpass the 1 million mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million concurrent players?

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a highly successful launch. For context, Monster Hunter World sold over 25 million copies in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, 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."

For those 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.