Monster Hunter Wilds has burst onto the scene with an impressive launch, drawing nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Launched across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, this action-adventure game from Capcom has swiftly climbed the ranks to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with a staggering peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this achievement into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player counts of top sellers like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also outshone its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam back in 2018. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their respective platforms.

As Monster Hunter Wilds heads into its first weekend on sale, speculation is rife about how high the Steam concurrent player count could go. There's a strong possibility that it will break the 1 million concurrent player mark later today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Some are even wondering if it could reach 2 million concurrent players.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's launch suggests a major success. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling title ever. However, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, primarily due to reported 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 eager to dive in, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. Preparing for the hunt? Take a look at our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List