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

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a phenomenal sales milestone, surpassing eight million units sold within just three days of its release. This impressive feat marks it as the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. The game's launch performance significantly outpaces its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World shipping five million copies in 2018 and Monster Hunter Rise reaching four million in 2021.

The success of Monster Hunter Wilds is not surprising, given its explosive start on Steam, where it exceeded one million concurrent players over the opening weekend. This surge in popularity allowed it to surpass Cyberpunk 2077 and claim the title of the 7th most-played game ever on the platform. Additionally, the game's launch contributed to Steam reaching a new milestone of 40 million concurrent players 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 indicates that while the game is highly enjoyable, it may not offer the same level of difficulty as some fans might expect.

Capcom also shared that the Monster Hunter franchise, which debuted in 2004 on the PlayStation 2, has now sold over 108 million units as of December 31, 2024. This underscores the enduring popularity and growth of the series over the years.

For those looking to dive deeper into Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to explore our comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki guide. Additionally, check out our analysis of how Monster Hunter has taken over the world and insights from five different IGN team members on how long it took them to complete the game.

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