Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the gaming scene with a massive launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, released 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 a staggering 987,482 concurrent users.

To put this 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 outshone its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which achieved 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 could be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose their player numbers.

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As Monster Hunter Wilds heads into its first weekend on sale, the big question is how much further the concurrent player count on Steam can climb. There's a strong possibility it will break the 1 million concurrent players mark today, surpassing Cyberpunk 2077. Could it even reach 2 million?

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a blockbuster launch. For context, Monster Hunter World reached 25 million sales in six years, establishing itself as Capcom's top-selling game ever. However, the game currently holds 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."

For more information on the game, 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 preparing for your hunt, don't miss our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.