Monster Hunter Wilds achieves phenomenal success, surpassing eight million units sold within its first three days—a record-breaking feat for Capcom. This surpasses the five million sales of 2018's Monster Hunter World and the four million of 2021's Monster Hunter Rise.
Capcom's announcement highlights the game's exceptional launch, significantly exceeding expectations.
### Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List
This remarkable performance is unsurprising, considering Monster Hunter Wilds' impressive Steam concurrent player count, exceeding one million during its opening weekend. This achievement propelled it past Cyberpunk 2077, securing its position as the 7th most-played game on Steam, simultaneously contributing to Steam's record-breaking 40 million concurrent players.
Our Monster Hunter Wilds review praised its refined gameplay, stating that it "streamlines the series' complexities, resulting in incredibly enjoyable battles, although lacking significant challenge."
The Monster Hunter franchise, launched in 2004 on PlayStation 2, continues its reign of success, boasting over 108 million units sold as of December 31, 2024, according to Capcom.
For further details, explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide, delve into our analysis of the franchise's global dominance, and discover the varying completion times achieved by five IGN team members.
