In an impressive debut, Monster Hunter Wilds has attracted over 1 million concurrent players on Steam within hours of its release, securing its position among the platform’s top 10 most-played games.
Record-Breaking Launch
According to data from SteamDB, Monster Hunter Wilds reached a peak of 1,076,024 concurrent players shortly after its midnight EST release. This milestone places it at number seven on Steam’s all-time peak concurrent player list, surpassing titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Notably, it trails just behind Cyberpunk 2077, which holds a peak of 1.054 million players.
This surge in player numbers also significantly outpaces its predecessors, with Monster Hunter: World peaking at 334,684 concurrent players and Monster Hunter Rise at 231,360.
Performance Issues and Player Feedback
Despite the successful launch, the game has received mixed reviews on its Steam page, primarily due to performance-related issues. Players have reported challenges in achieving smooth gameplay, even on high-end PC setups. Some users have noted problems with frame generation and upscaling, leading to suboptimal performance and graphical anomalies.
Capcom has acknowledged these concerns and is actively working on optimizations to enhance the gaming experience across various hardware configurations. In the meantime, players are advised to adjust in-game settings, such as disabling frame generation and tweaking graphical options, to potentially improve performance.
Community Engagement and Future Updates
The Monster Hunter community remains vibrant and engaged, with many players sharing their experiences and solutions to performance issues on forums and social media platforms. Capcom’s history of responsive updates suggests that forthcoming patches will address these concerns, aiming to provide a smoother experience for all players.
As the weekend approaches, it’s anticipated that concurrent player numbers may rise even further, solidifying Monster Hunter Wilds‘ status as a major success in the gaming world.
