Monster Hunter Wilds Debuts to High Praise

Capcom's latest entry in its legendary franchise shattered records mere minutes after its Steam debut, soaring past 675,000 concurrent players and rapidly approaching the 1 million milestone. This marks not just the most successful launch in Monster Hunter history, but an all-time peak for any game published by the company. The previous series record-holder, Monster Hunter: World (2018), peaked at 334,000 concurrent users, while Monster Hunter Rise (2022) ranks third with 230,000. Despite this phenomenal launch, the title has faced a surge of negative feedback on Steam, primarily due to technical problems like glitches and recurring crashes.

Monster Hunter Wilds features a self-contained narrative, providing a perfect starting point for new players. The adventure unfolds in a treacherous world teeming with perilous beasts, where the protagonist ventures into the secrets of the Forbidden Lands. Players will cross paths with the fabled "White Ghost"—a creature of myth—and encounter mysterious Guardians, enriching the story with deeper layers of intrigue.

While the game garnered largely favorable pre-launch reviews, some critics observed that Capcom streamlined certain gameplay systems to appeal to a wider audience. Nonetheless, many players and reviewers view these adjustments as a success, highlighting how they improved the game's accessibility without compromising its strategic depth or overall quality.

Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on modern consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC.