Monster Hunter Wilds sees a significant drop in active players while MH World steadily closes the gap. Discover what's causing Wilds' player decline and details about its first major collaboration.
Dramatic Player Count Decline for Monster Hunter Wilds
From Record-Breaking Launch to 40k Players
While Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) broke records as Capcom's fastest-selling game, its player base has dwindled three months post-launch. Data shows a concerning downward trend in active players.
MH Wilds' concurrent Steam players have halved since May, now approaching MH World's numbers. Current statistics show Wilds with 41,101 peak players versus World's 26,479. Notably, MH World maintained over 100,000 concurrent players during its third month compared to Wilds' ~40,000. Many players cite the current endgame content drought as the primary reason, despite Title Update 1's release. The upcoming Summer Title Update 2 could potentially revive interest with new monsters and events.
Potential Street Fighter Crossover Announced
Capcom may boost engagement through a collaboration with its iconic fighting franchise. On May 19, the official Monster Hunter Twitter account teased the partnership with an image blending Wilds' paw mark with Street Fighter 6's urban aesthetic.
Though unconfirmed, this crossover would continue a successful tradition - MH World previously featured Ryu/Sakura armor sets and signature move gestures. If realized, this would mark Wilds' first major collaboration, joining the series' history of crossovers with IPs like Devil May Cry, Sonic, and Assassin's Creed.
With upcoming seasonal content and potential collaborations, many anticipate MH Wilds' player numbers to rebound. The game remains available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. Stay informed with our latest Monster Hunter Wilds coverage.
