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

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a phenomenal milestone by selling over eight million units in just three days, making it the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. This impressive feat surpasses the initial shipments of its predecessors, 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 isn't surprising, given its explosive start. 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 ever on the platform. Additionally, Monster Hunter Wilds played a significant role in helping Steam reach a new record of 40 million concurrent players.

In our review of Monster Hunter Wilds, we praised the game for refining the series' mechanics in smart ways, resulting in highly enjoyable battles. However, we noted that the game might lack the challenging edge that some fans crave.

Capcom also shared that the Monster Hunter franchise, which debuted in 2004 on the PlayStation 2, has now sold over 108 million units worldwide as of December 31, 2024.

For more detailed insights, be sure to explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide, delve into our analysis of how Monster Hunter has captivated the gaming world, and see how long it took five different IGN team members to complete the game.