Impressive Launch of Monster Hunter Wilds

Capcom's latest Monster Hunter title shattered records within minutes of its Steam release. A staggering 675,000 concurrent players surged onto the servers within 30 minutes, quickly surpassing 1 million. This marks not only the best launch in Monster Hunter history but also Capcom's most successful game launch ever, eclipsing Monster Hunter: World's 2018 record of 334,000 concurrent players and Monster Hunter Rise's 2022 total of 230,000. Despite this phenomenal success, the game's Steam launch was met with a wave of negative reviews citing technical issues like bugs and crashes.

Monster Hunter Wilds offers a self-contained storyline, making it perfect for newcomers to the series. Players explore the perilous Forbidden Lands, uncovering its mysteries and confronting the legendary "White Ghost," a mythical creature, and encountering enigmatic Guardians who add intrigue to the narrative.

While pre-release reviews were largely positive, some critics felt Capcom simplified the gameplay mechanics to broaden its appeal. However, many players and reviewers consider these changes a success, arguing they increased accessibility without compromising the game's depth or quality.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PC and modern consoles (PS5, Xbox Series).