Monster Hunter Wilds Nears 1 Million Peak Concurrent Players on Steam — and It’s Only Going to Get Bigger From Here

Monster Hunter Wilds enjoys a phenomenal launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent Steam players.

Capcom's action-adventure title, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, swiftly ascended to Steam's eighth most-played game ever, peaking at an astounding 987,482 concurrent users.

This surpasses the all-time peaks of top-sellers like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3, significantly outperforming its predecessor, Monster Hunter World (2018), which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam.

It's crucial to note that Monster Hunter Wilds' actual peak concurrent player count is likely much 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 builds as Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend and beyond. A million concurrent Steam players seems imminent, potentially surpassing Cyberpunk 2077. Could two million be within reach?

While Capcom hasn't revealed sales figures, all indications point to a massively successful launch. (Monster Hunter World's over 25 million sales in six years solidified its status as Capcom's best-selling game.) However, Steam user reviews are currently "mixed," with some citing performance issues.

IGN awarded Monster Hunter Wilds an 8/10, stating: "Monster Hunter Wilds cleverly refines the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly fun battles, albeit lacking a true challenge."

For playtime estimates, consult our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive lists: every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and a guide to all 14 weapon types.