Monster Hunter Wilds Surpasses 8 Million Units Sold in 3 Days and Is the Fastest Capcom Game to Do So

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved an unprecedented feat by selling over eight million units in just three days, setting a new record as the fastest-selling Capcom game of all time. According to Capcom, this launch significantly outperforms the initial sales of previous titles in the series, with Monster Hunter World shipping five million copies in 2018 and Monster Hunter Rise shipping four million in 2021.

The success of Monster Hunter Wilds is not surprising given its phenomenal performance on Steam, where it surpassed one million concurrent players over its opening weekend, overtaking Cyberpunk 2077 to become the 7th most-played game ever. Additionally, the game's popularity contributed to Steam reaching a new milestone of 40 million concurrent players for the first time.

In our review of Monster Hunter Wilds, we noted that the game "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." This indicates that while the game is enjoyable, it may not provide the same level of difficulty as its predecessors.

The Monster Hunter franchise, which started in 2004 on the PlayStation 2, has now surpassed 108 million units sold as of December 31, 2024, according to Capcom. This milestone underscores the series' enduring popularity and its significant impact on the gaming industry.

For those interested in delving deeper into Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, our articles on how Monster Hunter took over the world and the varied experiences of five IGN team members in completing the game offer further insights into this blockbuster title.

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