Monster Hunter Wilds shattered sales records, surpassing 8 million units sold in just three days—making it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. This impressive feat comes despite the presence of some initial bugs. Let's delve into Capcom's achievement and the latest game updates.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom's Fastest-Selling Game
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) has officially claimed the title of Capcom's fastest-selling game, achieving over 8 million units sold within three days of its launch. Capcom proudly announced this milestone on their website, highlighting the game's remarkable success.
This achievement follows earlier reports from SteamDB, indicating over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam alone, despite mixed initial reviews. Capcom attributes this phenomenal success to a comprehensive marketing strategy, including participation in major global gaming events and a well-received open beta test that allowed players to experience the game firsthand.
Latest Update Addresses Critical Bugs
MH Wilds recently addressed several game-breaking bugs hindering player progression. On March 4th, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, announced the release of hotfix patch Ver.1.000.04.00 across all platforms.
This crucial update resolved issues such as the inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide, and a particularly problematic bug blocking story progression in Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down." Furthermore, this update is mandatory for continued online play.
While this patch significantly improved the experience, some bugs remain, including a network error triggered by SOS flares and issues with Palico weapon attacks. These primarily multiplayer-related bugs are slated for resolution in a future patch.
