Monster Hunter Wilds Sells Over 8 Million Units in Just 3 Days, Sets Capcom Record

Monster Hunter Wilds has not only achieved an impressive feat by selling over eight million units in just three days, but it has also set a new record as the fastest-selling Capcom game ever to reach this milestone. This remarkable achievement underscores the game's immense popularity and the strong demand from fans eager to dive into its expansive world.

According to Capcom, Monster Hunter Wilds has significantly outperformed its predecessors. The game's sales figures dwarf the five million copies shipped by Monster Hunter World in 2018 and the four million copies of Monster Hunter Rise shipped in 2021. These numbers reflect the continued growth and appeal of the Monster Hunter series.

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The astounding sales figures of Monster Hunter Wilds are not entirely unexpected, given its incredible performance on Steam. Over its opening weekend, the game surpassed one million concurrent players, eclipsing Cyberpunk 2077 and securing its place as the 7th most-played game in Steam's history. Additionally, the surge in players helped Steam achieve a historic milestone by crossing 40 million concurrent users 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 suggests that while the game offers an engaging and polished experience, it might not push players to their limits as much as some might hope.

Capcom also shared that the Monster Hunter franchise, which debuted in 2004 on the PlayStation 2, has now surpassed 108 million units sold worldwide as of December 31, 2024. This milestone highlights the enduring popularity and success of the series over the past two decades.

For those looking to delve deeper into Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to visit our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, explore our analysis of how Monster Hunter has taken over the world and discover how long it took five different IGN team members to complete the game.