"Monster Hunter Wilds Player Count Drops Sharply, MH World Gains Ground"

Monster Hunter Wilds, one of the most eagerly awaited titles of the year, experienced a significant drop in its player base, bringing it closer to the numbers seen with its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. This article delves into the reasons behind the decline in Monster Hunter Wilds' player count and highlights the game's upcoming first collaboration.

From Over 1 Million to 40k

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) initially soared to success, becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game upon its launch. However, three months post-release, the game's concurrent player numbers have significantly dwindled. According to Monster Hunter enthusiast and YouTuber Zenny, MH Wilds saw its player base halve since May. SteamDB reports that MH Wilds' 24-hour peak now stands at 41,101 players, nearing the 26,479 peak of the older title, Monster Hunter World.

For comparison, during its third month on Steam, Monster Hunter World boasted over 100,000 concurrent players, far outpacing MH Wilds' current 40,000. Many attribute this decline to the lack of endgame content in MH Wilds, even after the release of Title Update 1. However, with the second Title Update set to launch this summer, featuring new monsters and events, there's hope that MH Wilds can reignite its player base.

MH Wilds x Street Fighter Collab Teased

Another factor that could potentially draw players back to MH Wilds is its teased collaboration with Capcom's renowned fighting game, Street Fighter. On May 19, Monster Hunter's official Twitter (X) account posted an image featuring a paw mark styled in Street Fighter 6's urban aesthetic, hinting at an upcoming crossover.

While details remain unconfirmed, such a collaboration wouldn't be unprecedented. Monster Hunter World previously featured a successful crossover with Street Fighter, introducing Ryu and Sakura armor sets, paid DLC gestures like Hadoken and Shoryuken, and even a Handler's Chun-Li costume.

This would be MH Wilds' inaugural collaboration, and fans are buzzing with anticipation about how Capcom will execute this crossover event. The Monster Hunter series has a rich history of collaborations with various IPs, including Devil May Cry and Sonic in MH4, Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem in MH Gen U, and Assassin’s Creed and Megaman in MH World, among others.

Despite the current dip in player numbers, the future looks promising for Monster Hunter Wilds, with a lineup of exciting updates and collaborations on the horizon. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, MH Wilds is poised for a potential resurgence. Stay tuned to our article below for the latest updates on Monster Hunter Wilds!