Monster Hunter Wilds has made an explosive entrance into the gaming world, boasting a staggering launch with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has swiftly ascended to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, achieving an impressive peak of 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this achievement into perspective, Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed the all-time concurrent player peaks of renowned titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It has also eclipsed the performance of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent users on Steam back in 2018. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent figure for Monster Hunter Wilds could be significantly higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player numbers for their platforms.

As Monster Hunter Wilds embarks on its first weekend and beyond, the question arises: how high will its concurrent player count soar on Steam? There's a strong possibility it will breach the 1 million concurrent players mark later today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million?

While Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a monumental launch. Monster Hunter World, its predecessor, achieved over 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its status as Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, it's worth mentioning that Monster Hunter Wilds currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, primarily due to some 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 delve deeper, 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. If you're gearing up for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.