Monster Hunter Rise's launch has been nothing short of phenomenal, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This Capcom action-adventure title, released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, swiftly ascended to become Steam's eighth most-played game ever, peaking at an astonishing 987,482 concurrent users.
This surpasses the peak concurrent player counts of major titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3, significantly outperforming its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, which reached a peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Steam. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Rise is likely even higher, as Sony and Microsoft don't publicly release these figures.
The question now is: how high will the Steam concurrent player count climb as Monster Hunter Rise enters its first weekend and beyond? Surpassing Cyberpunk 2077's concurrent player count seems highly probable. Could 2 million concurrent players be within reach?
While Capcom hasn't yet revealed sales figures for Monster Hunter Rise, all indicators point to an incredibly successful launch. (Recall that Monster Hunter: World surpassed 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its place as Capcom's best-selling title.) However, the game currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, with some players reporting performance issues.
IGN awarded Monster Hunter Rise an 8/10 in its review, stating: "Monster Hunter Rise continues to refine the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly fun battles, albeit ones lacking significant challenge."
For insights into playtime, check out our "How Long Is Monster Hunter Rise?" page featuring completion times from various IGN team members. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive guides: a list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Rise, and a detailed breakdown of all 14 weapon types.
