Monster Hunter Wilds Shatters Records with 8 Million Sales in Just 3 Days

Capcom announced on March 4th 2025 that the newest entry in its popular action RPG franchise Monster Hunter Wilds surpassed 8 million unit sales worldwide following its February 28th 2025 release. Monster Hunter Wilds stands as Capcom’s highest-selling title after shattering company records with 8 million sales in three days since its February 28th 2025 launch.

The game Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam while utilizing Capcom’s RE Engine to power its fully open-world environment. The game contains dynamic simulated ecosystems where monstrous creatures meet visual splendor while offering players the capability to unite across different platforms. Monster Hunter Wilds became a hit because Capcom implemented a worldwide promotion effort that included two open beta phases during October and targeted various gaming events with live exhibitions which created enthusiasm across their established fanbase and fresh audiences.

The numbers speak for themselves. The Steam platform registered more than 1.38 million users playing Monster Hunter Wilds concurrently making it one of the platform's top five all-time hits. The game's initial sales indicate Capcom has earned more than 500 million dollars through its $69.99 price point and stands to compete closely with Monster Hunter: World’s total sales of 21.3 million units (as of December 2024).

Despite its launch the debut faces several obstacles. The game has received top reviews according to Metacritic scoring with 90 points but its PC version has received a "Mixed" user rating on Steam due to technical failures that affected only 58% of 64,700 positive reviews. The team at Capcom has moved quickly to resolve game-breaking errors which enhanced game quality while many players keep encountering performance issues.

The challenges did not stop Capcom from making Monster Hunter Wilds a triumph which strengthened the global appeal of the series. The franchise continues to dominate with over 108 million units sold and multiple development expansions planned which indicate the game has no intention of stopping its momentum. The sales impression from Monster Hunter Wilds' release has permanently established its position in gaming history though it remains uncertain whether the game will surpass the sales of Monster Hunter: World.