Capcom's latest Monster Hunter title shattered Steam records within half an hour of its release, boasting over 675,000 concurrent players and quickly surpassing 1 million. This marks not only the most successful launch in Monster Hunter history, but also a record-breaking debut for any Capcom game. This significantly outpaces previous record-holders: Monster Hunter: World (2018) with 334,000 concurrent players, and Monster Hunter Rise (2022) with 230,000. Despite this phenomenal success, the game's Steam page is flooded with negative reviews citing technical problems, including bugs and frequent crashes.
Monster Hunter Wilds features a self-contained narrative, making it perfect for newcomers to the franchise. Players explore a world teeming with perilous creatures, unraveling the secrets of the Forbidden Lands. This journey includes encounters with the legendary "White Ghost," a mythical beast, and interactions with mysterious Guardians, adding layers of intrigue to the storyline.
While pre-release reviews were largely positive, some critics voiced concerns about Capcom simplifying gameplay mechanics to broaden its appeal. However, many players and reviewers applaud these changes, arguing they enhanced accessibility without compromising the game's depth or quality.
Monster Hunter Wilds is currently available on PC and modern consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S).
