Steam, the leading digital game distributor for PC enthusiasts, has shattered its concurrent user record once again, reaching an unprecedented peak of 40,270,997 players simultaneously. This milestone was achieved over a weekend that coincided with the eagerly awaited launch of Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28, surpassing the previous record of 39.9 million set in February 2025.

According to SteamDB, a valuable resource for tracking Steam's performance, the platform has been setting new concurrent user records nearly every month since May 2024. The user peak has impressively climbed from 35.5 million to the current 40.2 million in just over six months. This figure encompasses both active and idle players, those with Steam running but not necessarily engaged in gameplay. Notably, the number of users actively playing games has also set a new high, increasing from 12.5 million to 12.8 million.

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Throughout 2024, Steam has experienced significant surges in player peaks, breaking its record twice in March and once more in July. The recent peak can largely be attributed to the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, which alone saw a 24-hour peak of 1.38 million concurrent users. Other titles also contributed to this record-breaking period, with Counter-Strike 2 seeing 1.7 million logins, and PUBG, Dota 2, and Marvel Rivals achieving impressive peaks of 819,541, 657,780, and 268,283 users, respectively.

Despite its popularity, Monster Hunter Wilds has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance to address PC performance issues. Additionally, Capcom has teased early details of Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which promises to introduce an endgame social hub for players.

For those embarking on their Monster Hunter Wilds journey, resources are available to enhance your experience. Discover what the game doesn't explicitly reveal, explore a comprehensive guide covering all 14 weapon types, and follow our detailed walkthrough. Our multiplayer guide will help you connect and play with friends, and if you participated in the open betas, learn how to transfer your beta character seamlessly.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and delivering enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge.