After becoming Steam’s biggest launch of 2018, Monster Hunter World is now setting new records only days after launch. On release day, the PC version of Monster Hunter World peaked at over 240,901 concurrent players on Steam. This was the highest for any 2018 game on release, and certainly Capcom’s best ever launch on PC. Monster Hunter World launched on a Thursday, though, so there was always a chance the numbers could get a nice boost on the weekend. This is exactly what happened over the weekend. The game peaked at 334,684 concurrent (Steam Charts stats yet to catch up) players on steam, almost 100,000 players more than its launch day record. A decidedly impressive performance for a series once thought to be a niche, Japan-only game. It was so popular, in fact, that it remained ahead of mainstays like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive over the same weekend. Sony, and Microsoft generally do not reveal concurrent player numbers, so it’s hard to say how this compares to PS4 and Xbox One at launch. But, you could sort of use this information to extrapolate the number of sales. Steam Spy, which is obviously not as accurate as it used to be thanks to changes Valve made a few months ago, estimates that Monster Hunter World has sold anywhere between 2 and 5 million copies. According to a ResetEra forum member with access to Steam Spy’s premium service, the figure is closer to 2 million than it is to 5, at around 2,030,000 units. This is an estimate, of course, but it’s certainly believable given the concurrent player numbers. Capcom has yet to reveal PC sales numbers, but it did confirm that the console versions had shipped over 8 million units, which means the game is easily above 10 million units in sales after just six months. If you’re just getting started yourself, don’t forget to bookmark our guides for starting weapon tips, and the best settings for achieving a solid 60fps. For all of that and more, our massive Monster Hunter World is always here.<doc-sep>Ever since Monster Hunter World launched in January, Capcom has found itself with a massive hit on its hands--and that was just on PS4 and Xbox One. The online action-RPG will finally make its way to PC via Steam on August 9. It will come with everything that was available when it launched on console, with free updates rolling out after launch. The focus of Monster Hunter World is to fight big monsters and collect lots of loot. According to GameSpot's 8/10 Monster Hunter World review, "this is likely the biggest and best that the franchise has ever been." You can find the system specs here and see the PC version in action above. If you're ready to pre-order Monster Hunter World on Steam, you'll have to choose between the standard and deluxe editions. Either way you go, you'll get an in-game bonus for placing your order before launch. Gallery Monster Hunter World PC Pre-Order Bonuses Pre-order Monster Hunter World on Steam, and you'll get the following in-game items. Origin Armor Set: The Origin Set armor is a nostalgic must-have for series fans. This full armor set (head, chest, arms, waist, and legs) comes with enough defense to carry you through the early quests, and also features plenty of skills useful for gathering. Fair Wind Charm: The Fair Wind charm carries a skill that increases your attack power, and one that adds a chance of reducing the damage you take. The charm also has a nice visual impact, as equipping it will add a glowing aura effect to your left arm! Monster Hunter World PC Standard Edition The standard edition of Monster Hunter World just comes with the core game, but you'll receive the pre-order bonuses above for buying early, and you'll get free updates as they roll out on PC. Monster Hunter World PC Deluxe Edition Pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Monster Hunter World on Steam, and you'll get the pre-order bonuses, the core game, and the following digital items. Samurai Armor Set Gestures: Zen, Ninja Star, and Sumo Slap Sticker Sets: MH All-Stars Set, Sir Loin Set Face Paint: Wyvern Hairstyle: Topknot And here's where you can pre-order it, along with how much it costs.<doc-sep>
The first Monster Hunter on PC is breaking records for Capcom, Steam, and Japanese games as a whole. Monster Hunter World launched yesterday all over the world on Steam. After months of wait, PC players finally got their hands on one of the best games of 2018. It was always going to be a big launch for Capcom, but I don’t think anyone expected numbers to start off this strong. Monster Hunter World came out swinging, peaking at 240,901 concurrent players on Steam. This makes it the biggest Steam launch of this entire year, as far as concurrent player numbers. It’s well ahead of Far Cry 5, for instance, which previously held this record. But you also need to look at other popular Steam launches for context. Monster Hunter World topped the launch of popular Japanese games like Dark Souls 3, which peaked at 129,831 at launch. At the time, that figure was already well ahead of earlier games in the series, and set a new record for Japanese games. 2018 has been full of Japanese releases as well, none of which are anywhere close to Monster Hunter World. Just look at numbers for Dragon Ball FighterZ (44,234), and the anticipated Final Fantasy 15 (29,279). Vermintide 2, which set records for its developer and was extremely well received, seems quaint now with its 73,203 players at launch. There is much cause for celebration here for Capcom, and not just because Monster Hunter World is the company’s biggest ever launch on Steam. It’s a testament to the quality of Monster Hunter World and further proof that there’s a market for this type of game on PC. Steam Spy doesn’t exist anymore, so it’ll be interesting to see if Capcom shares sales numbers on PC. If you just picked it up yourself, be sure to check out our recommendations for the best settings to achieve 60fps, and the best melee and ranged combat key bindings. For everything else on Monster Hunter World, our big guide isn’t going anywhere.