Monster Hunter Wilds Breaks Records with 8 Million Sales in Three Days

Capcom's latest installment in the Monster Hunter franchise, Monster Hunter Wilds, has shattered sales records, selling over 8 million copies within just three days of its release on February 28, 2025. This achievement surpasses the launch sales of its predecessors, including Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise.

A Historic Launch

The record-breaking sales make Monster Hunter Wilds the fastest-selling game in Capcom’s history. In comparison, Monster Hunter: World reached 5 million units and Monster Hunter Rise hit 4 million units within the same timeframe. The overwhelming response highlights the continued growth of the franchise and the anticipation surrounding this latest entry.

Dominating the Charts

In addition to massive sales numbers, Monster Hunter Wilds has set records on Steam, achieving a peak of over 1.38 million concurrent players, making it one of the most-played games on the platform. Meanwhile, in Japan, the game had the biggest physical launch of any PlayStation 5 title, selling 601,179 physical copies in its first week.

Expanding the Monster Hunting Experience

Monster Hunter Wilds introduces a brand-new open-world environment, the Forbidden Lands, offering a seamless and immersive hunting experience. With enhanced traversal mechanics, the addition of the Seikret mount, and dynamic ecosystems, players are fully engaged in their hunting adventures like never before. Capcom has also committed to post-launch support, with free content updates including new monsters and event quests.

What’s Next?

With Monster Hunter Wilds already breaking records, the future looks bright for both Capcom and the Monster Hunter community. The first major content update is scheduled for spring 2025, introducing Mizutsune and new event quests, with even more content planned for the months ahead.

For both veteran hunters and newcomers, Monster Hunter Wilds is proving to be one of the biggest and most successful entries in the franchise. Stay tuned for more updates as Capcom continues to expand this groundbreaking adventure!