Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a staggering launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, has swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with an impressive 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 blockbuster titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It has also eclipsed its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players 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 player numbers from Sony and Microsoft platforms are not disclosed.

As Monster Hunter Wilds enters its first weekend on sale, the anticipation is building around how far its concurrent player numbers on Steam can climb. There's a strong possibility that it will break the 1 million concurrent player mark today, potentially overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Speculation is rife about whether it could reach the 2 million concurrent player milestone.

Although Capcom has not yet released official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, the game's launch suggests a blockbuster success. For context, Monster Hunter World sold over 25 million copies in six years, making it Capcom's best-selling game to date. However, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with some players citing performance issues.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds scored 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. If you're gearing up for the hunt, take a look at our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List