In an impressive feat, Monster Hunter Wilds has carved out a spot among the top ten most-played games on Steam, based on concurrent player numbers. It proudly holds the seventh position, surpassing the record peaks of famous titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Right now, only Counter-Strike 2 boasts more active players, and Monster Hunter Wilds is steadily gaining ground. Who knows, it might even surpass Dota 2’s landmark of 1.295 million players.
While this is certainly a hot start, Monster Hunter Wilds is still quite a bit away from the towering record set by PUBG back in 2018, which stood at an astounding 3.26 million players. Capcom’s latest release also seems unlikely to hit the massive 2-million-plus peaks achieved by Palworld and Black Myth: Wukong during their bustling launch weeks in 2024, largely fueled by enthusiastic Chinese gamers.
As the weekend approaches, Monster Hunter Wilds might continue to rise in the ranks. Historically, Steam games see their largest audiences on Saturdays and Sundays. There might be even brighter days ahead, considering that both Elden Ring and Baldur’s Gate 3 reached their zenith on the second weekend after debut. This accomplishment is even more noteworthy given that Monster Hunter Wilds launched at somewhat unconventional times: late night in North America, early morning in Europe, and early afternoon across East Asia.
However, the PC launch for Monster Hunter Wilds hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing for Capcom. Steam’s user reviews are currently classified as “mixed,” with several players reporting performance hiccups. In response, Capcom has advised those encountering issues to update their graphics drivers, switch off compatibility mode, and tweak their settings for better performance.
