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The emergence of Monster Hunter Wilds marks an exceptional achievement in the gaming landscape. With its player numbers skyrocketing on Steam, it’s evident that the game has sold millions of copies and is vying for dominance among the platform’s most played titles. This surge in popularity has even placed it in competition with some of Valve’s own flagship games.
Notably, Monster Hunter Wilds has shattered previous records by reaching a launch day player count of 1,384,608, far exceeding the peak of 334,000 set by its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. This accomplishment not only places Wilds among the gaming elites but also positions it favorably against other blockbuster titles such as Marvel Rivals and Cyberpunk 2077.
While it has not yet surpassed Counter-Strike’s all-time peak, Wilds has achieved a significant milestone by overcoming the peak player count of DOTA 2, which remains one of Steam’s most significant and enduring titles. Only five games have managed to achieve such a feat on the platform.
Monster Hunter Wilds Surpasses One of Valve’s Signature Titles
DOTA 2 stands as a titan in the competitive gaming arena, known for its monumental prize pools and a robust community that primarily engages within its own ecosystem. Despite its remarkable achievements, it remains unlikely that DOTA 2 will reclaim its peak record of 1,295,114 concurrent players, which could serve as the gold standard for success on Steam. Nonetheless, Monster Hunter Wilds has firmly established its presence in the upper echelons of gaming history.
Today, Monster Hunter Wilds ranks as the fifth most played game in Steam history, according to Steamdb, overtaking both DOTA 2 and Lost Ark, the latter being a free-to-play title.
At present, Wilds holds the position of the second most played game concurrently on Steam, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2. This is particularly commendable, given that CS2 is one of Valve’s flagship games and a cornerstone of the competitive gaming scene.
Such notable achievements highlight the remarkable success of Wilds’ launch, especially noting its availability across console platforms. While public data for console player counts is scarce, it is reasonable to infer that the overall player peak for Wilds may have eclipsed that of Counter-Strike 2 on release day.
For gamers new to the Monster Hunter series who are navigating its complex systems and varied weaponry, resources such as weapon tier lists can provide valuable guidance on optimizing gameplay strategies.
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