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 astounding 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 remember that the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Rise is likely even higher, as Sony and Microsoft don't publicly share their player numbers.
The question now is: how high will the Steam concurrent player count climb as Monster Hunter Rise enters its first weekend and beyond? A breach of the 1 million concurrent player mark seems highly probable, potentially surpassing Cyberpunk 2077. Could 2 million be within reach?
While Capcom hasn't yet released sales figures for Monster Hunter Rise, all indicators point to a tremendously successful launch. (Its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, achieved over 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its place as Capcom's best-selling game.) 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, though it lacks a true sense of challenge."
For more information, check out our guides: How Long Is Monster Hunter Rise? (discover how long it took the IGN team to complete the game), Every Confirmed Monster in Monster Hunter Rise, and our comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types.
