"Monster Hunter Wilds" is turning out to be a juggernaut in the gaming world, rivaling the spectacular success of "Baldur's Gate 3."
The game, just two weeks old, is still holding an incredibly high number of players, breaking records for Capcom and engaging gamers all over the world.
'Monster Hunter Wilds' Beats 'Baldur's Gate 3' in Player Retention
"Baldur's Gate 3" was a runaway success, sweeping Game of the Year accolades and boasting an incredibly stable player base. Even as a single-player title, it had shockingly high concurrent players well beyond its launch.
Now, "Monster Hunter Wilds" seems to be taking a page out of its book. Though its all-time high of 1.3 million players on Steam is one of the highest on record, it still maintains a steady 650,000 players nightly. For comparison, Baldur's Gate 3 fluctuated between 540,000-580,000 players at a comparable post-launch timeframe.
Even a year and a half after its release, "Baldur's Gate 3" continues to attract about 100,000 players per night, demonstrating its longevity. If "Monster Hunter Wilds" can do the same, it could be one of Capcom's biggest hits ever.
Why 'Monster Hunter Wilds' is Crushing It on the Charts
Unlike live-service games, both "Monster Hunter Wilds" and "Baldur's Gate 3" feature definitive campaign endings. However, "Monster Hunter" games have always been known for their immense replayability.
Players love the endless gear grind where they pour hundreds of hours into collecting the best armor sets and weapons.
With 14 different weapon types, they are experimenting with various builds, keeping the game fresh. Apart from that, "MHW" has challenging endgame content, not to mention the co-op gameplay for communities.
'Monster Hunter Wilds' Smashes Sales Records for Capcom
Capcom's move to bring Monster Hunter Wilds out day and date across several platforms has played a crucial role in the game's stupendous success. In contrast to earlier installments, the cross-platform release has allowed the game to establish a wider consumer base right from day one. The consequence? A record sales rate that consolidates its ranking as one of Capcom's all-time best-performing games, according to Forbes.
Upcoming Title Updates and Events
Capcom has not wasted any time in retaining players' interest. They have already detailed a comprehensive roadmap with significant updates and regular content releases.
The first Title Update will bring a completely new monster and a new difficulty level, as a response to community concern regarding early-game balance. The second Title Update will introduce another new monster, as yet unknown, which is generating hype among fans.
To add more excitement, Capcom will also unveil limited-time challenges weekly, so players always have something new to work on.
