"Monster Hunter Wilds Hits 8 Million Sales in Just 3 Days, Sets Capcom Record"

Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling over eight million units in just three days, making it the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. This impressive launch significantly outpaces the sales of its predecessors, with Monster Hunter World shipping five million copies in 2018 and Monster Hunter Rise shipping four million in 2021.

The success of Monster Hunter Wilds is no surprise given its phenomenal performance on Steam, where it surpassed one million concurrent players over its opening weekend. This achievement not only eclipsed Cyberpunk 2077 but also positioned Wilds as the 7th most-played game on Steam ever. Moreover, the game's popularity contributed to Steam reaching a record-breaking 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 reflects the ongoing evolution of the Monster Hunter series, which Capcom announced has surpassed 108 million units sold as of December 31, 2024, since its inception in 2004 on the PlayStation 2.

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