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

Monster Hunter Wilds has not only surpassed eight million units sold in just three days, but it has also become the fastest Capcom game ever to reach this milestone. This impressive achievement underscores the game's widespread appeal and the robust demand from the gaming community.

As reported by Capcom, Monster Hunter Wilds is off to an extremely strong start, well above the five million copies that 2018's Monster Hunter World shipped and the four million copies of Monster Hunter Rise shipped in 2021. These numbers highlight the continued growth and popularity of the Monster Hunter series.

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These numbers shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, given that Monster Hunter Wilds rocketed above one million concurrent players on Steam over its opening weekend and even overtook Cyberpunk 2077 to become the 7th most-played game ever. The game also played a significant role in helping Steam cross 40 million concurrent players for the first time, a testament to its massive impact on the gaming platform.

In our Monster Hunter Wilds review, 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 well with players.

Speaking of the Monster Hunter series, Capcom revealed that the franchise, which began in 2004 on PlayStation 2, has exceeded 108 million units sold as of December 31, 2024. This milestone reflects the enduring legacy and ongoing success of the series.

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