Renewed enthusiasm has enveloped Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam following the recent launch of Free Title Update 2. This action-adventure title experienced a remarkable surge, with an additional 100,000 concurrent players gracing Valve’s PC platform after the patch was implemented earlier this week.
Player Engagement Soars
On June 29, the peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds stood at 19,637, according to data from SteamDB. However, the arrival of the much-anticipated Free Title Update 2 on June 30 propelled the daily high to an impressive 133,033 players, signaling a revitalized community on PC. The game is also accessible on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
As part of the update, Capcom addressed several performance issues affecting the PC version, while also promising further optimizations in the future. This commitment to enhancing player experience has undoubtedly contributed to the game’s resurgence.
The new update introduced exciting features, including the addition of Lagiacrus, Seregios, and the much-anticipated underwater combat mechanics. Additionally, players can now enjoy layered weapons, further enriching gameplay. Capcom has also announced a seasonal event, the Festival of Accord: Flamefete, scheduled to run from July 23 to August 6.
Earlier this year, Free Title Update 1 was released in early April, during which the game boasted peak concurrent players exceeding 500,000. Interestingly, by mid-June, Monster Hunter World had surpassed Monster Hunter Wilds in player numbers on Steam. Negative reviews had been surfacing for the newer title, primarily due to frame rate issues and a perceived lack of endgame content. As of the latest reports, Monster Hunter Wilds maintains a player base of over 67,000 on Steam.
Remarkably, Monster Hunter Wilds has emerged as the best-selling game in the US this year. The co-op game achieved a historic milestone, becoming the fastest-selling title in Capcom’s history, with 8 million copies sold within just three days of its release. This success is particularly noteworthy for a franchise that, over a decade ago, was considered to cater to a niche audience, primarily releasing on handheld consoles like the PSP and Nintendo 3DS.
