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

This surpasses the all-time peak concurrent players of major titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3, significantly outperforming its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam. It's important to remember that the true peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely even higher, as Sony and Microsoft don't publicly release their player numbers.

The question now is: how high can Monster Hunter Wilds climb? With the game's first weekend sales still underway, surpassing 1 million concurrent players on Steam seems highly probable, potentially even overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could 2 million be within reach?

While Capcom hasn't yet revealed official sales figures, all indicators point to 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 title.) However, the game's Steam user reviews are currently "mixed," with some players reporting performance issues.

IGN awarded Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly fun fights, albeit ones lacking significant challenge."

For those curious about playtime, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page detailing various IGN team members' completion times. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive guides: every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and a breakdown of all 14 weapon types.