Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved an unprecedented milestone, surpassing eight million units sold in just three days, making it the fastest-selling Capcom game to date. This remarkable achievement significantly outpaces the launch sales of previous entries in the series, with Monster Hunter World shipping five million copies in 2018 and Monster Hunter Rise shipping four million in 2021.

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The success of Monster Hunter Wilds is not surprising, given its explosive start on Steam, where it surpassed one million concurrent players over its opening weekend. This surge in popularity not only propelled it to become the 7th most-played game ever, overtaking Cyberpunk 2077, but also contributed to Steam reaching a historic milestone of over 40 million concurrent players for the first time.

In our comprehensive review of Monster Hunter Wilds, we noted that the game "continues to refine the series by smoothing out its rougher edges in intelligent ways, resulting in highly enjoyable battles, though it may lack the intense challenge some fans crave."

Reflecting on the broader Monster Hunter franchise, Capcom announced that as of December 31, 2024, the series, which originated on the PlayStation 2 in 2004, has sold over 108 million units worldwide.

For those eager to dive deeper, be sure to explore our extensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, check out our analysis on how Monster Hunter captured the world's attention and how long it took five different IGN team members to complete the game.