Monster Hunter Wilds has officially surpassed 8 million copies sold in just three days, cementing itself as an instant platinum title alongside Monster Hunter: World, Resident Evil 4, and other major Capcom hits. The best part? It’s only been three days—there’s plenty of room for even more sales in the coming weeks.
Capcom recently released a statement celebrating the game’s massive success.
The game’s record-breaking launch can be attributed to Capcom’s extensive global marketing efforts, including booths at international gaming events, open beta tests, and digital presentations like the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase. These initiatives built player anticipation leading up to release, fueling its rapid sales.
With this success, Capcom has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences, continuing its legacy of creating titles that resonate with players worldwide. Who knows? This could mean more Resident Evil remakes and a more consistent live-service model for Monster Hunter Wilds, featuring event quests and massive title updates.
That said, the launch hasn’t been without issues. The game’s PC performance has been a hot topic, with graphical bugs causing characters to resemble PS1-era models—unfinished textures and polygonal nightmares included. While amusing, these issues have greatly impacted PC players' experience in an otherwise fantastic game. Hopefully, this success serves as a signal for Capcom to optimize the game further.
With its explosive start, even amassing 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam, Wilds is shaping up to be Capcom’s best-selling title in years—just 13 million copies shy of Monster Hunter: World’s record-breaking numbers. Beyond Capcom’s marketing and production efforts, much of its success comes from Monster Hunter’s status as a household name, where players hunt massive creatures, forge powerful armor and weapons from their remains, and dive deep into buildcrafting.
While Monster Hunter can feel overwhelming at first, it eventually clicks when new players get a grasp of its systems. For more Monster Hunter Wilds content, check out our guides, including a Beginner’s Guide and an in-depth breakdown of how its multiplayer systems work.