Monster Hunter Wilds has made a monumental splash with its launch, reaching nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This action-packed adventure from Capcom is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and it has swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, boasting an impressive 987,482 concurrent users.

To give you a sense of its scale, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peaks of blockbuster titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It's also eclipsed the peak concurrent player count of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which hit 334,684 players back in 2018.

It's important to consider that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds might be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft release player count data for their platforms.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the excitement is palpable. The game is poised to potentially exceed the 1 million concurrent players mark on Steam today, which would put it ahead of Cyberpunk 2077. The question on everyone's mind is: could it reach 2 million?

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's launch suggests it's on track to be a massive success. For context, Monster Hunter World sold over 25 million copies in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, it's worth noting that Monster Hunter Wilds has received 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 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.