"Monster Hunter Wilds Hits 8 Million Sales in Just 3 Days, Fastest for Capcom"

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved an unprecedented milestone by selling over eight million units within just three days of its release. This makes it the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. Capcom's latest report highlights that Monster Hunter Wilds has significantly outperformed its predecessors, surpassing the five million units shipped by Monster Hunter World in 2018 and the four million units of Monster Hunter Rise in 2021.

The phenomenal success of Monster Hunter Wilds isn't surprising given its explosive start on Steam, where it surpassed one million concurrent players over the opening weekend. This surge not only propelled Wilds past Cyberpunk 2077 but also made it the 7th most-played game ever on the platform. Additionally, the game's popularity contributed to Steam reaching a record-breaking 40 million concurrent users for the first time.

In our review of Monster Hunter Wilds, we noted that the game "continues to refine the series in intelligent ways, resulting in highly enjoyable battles, though it lacks significant challenge." This balance of fun and accessibility has clearly resonated with a wide audience.

Capcom also shared that the Monster Hunter franchise, which debuted on the PlayStation 2 in 2004, has now surpassed 108 million units sold worldwide as of December 31, 2024.

For those eager to dive deeper into the world of Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, check out our analysis on how Monster Hunter has captured global audiences and our insights on how long it took five different IGN team members to complete the game.