Monster Hunter Wilds Breaks Steam Record: 1 Million Concurrent Players

Monster Hunter Rise's launch has been nothing short of phenomenal, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This Capcom action-adventure title, released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, swiftly ascended to become Steam's eighth most-played game ever, peaking at an astounding 987,482 concurrent users.

This impressive figure surpasses the all-time peak concurrent players of major titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It significantly outperforms its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Rise is likely even higher, as Sony and Microsoft don't publicly release their player numbers.

The question now is: how high will the Steam concurrent player count climb as Monster Hunter Rise enters its first weekend and beyond? Surpassing Cyberpunk 2077 and reaching the 1 million mark seems highly probable. Could 2 million be within reach?

While Capcom hasn't yet revealed official sales figures for Monster Hunter Rise, all indicators point to a tremendously successful launch. (Its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, achieved over 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its place as Capcom's best-selling title.) However, the game currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, with some players reporting performance issues.

IGN awarded Monster Hunter Rise an 8/10 in its review, stating: "Monster Hunter Rise 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 insights into gameplay duration, check out our "How Long Is Monster Hunter Rise?" page, featuring completion times from various IGN team members. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive guides: a list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Rise, and a detailed breakdown of all 14 weapon types.