Monster Hunter Wilds Hits 8 Million Sales in Just 3 Days, Fastest Capcom Game Ever

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable feat, selling over eight million units in just three days. This not only marks it as the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history but also showcases its immense popularity among gamers. Capcom reported that Monster Hunter Wilds has significantly outperformed the launch figures of its predecessors, surpassing the five million copies shipped by Monster Hunter World in 2018 and the four million by Monster Hunter Rise in 2021.

The success of Monster Hunter Wilds is hardly surprising. Over its opening weekend, the game soared past one million concurrent players on Steam, outstripping Cyberpunk 2077 and securing its place as the 7th most-played game of all time on the platform. This surge in players also helped Steam achieve a new milestone, 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 balance of accessibility and enjoyment has evidently resonated with a wide audience.

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

For more in-depth information, be sure to explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, check out our analysis on how Monster Hunter has taken over the world and our insights on how long it took five different IGN team members to complete the game.