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

Monster Hunter Wilds, known as MH Wilds, has experienced a significant drop in player numbers, now nearing the concurrent player count of the older title, Monster Hunter World. Let's delve into the reasons behind MH Wilds' declining player base and explore the exciting news of its first collaboration.

Monster Hunter Wilds' Player Count Goes Way Down

From Over 1 Million to 40k

Monster Hunter Wilds launched to great acclaim, becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game of the year. However, three months post-launch, the game's concurrent player count has significantly dwindled. According to Monster Hunter YouTuber Zenny, MH Wilds' numbers started halving in May. Data from SteamDB shows a 24-hour peak of 41,101 players for MH Wilds, which is inching closer to MH World's current peak of 26,479.

For perspective, in its third month on Steam, MH World boasted over 100,000 concurrent players, far surpassing MH Wilds' current figure of around 40,000. Many players point to a lack of substantial endgame content in MH Wilds, despite the release of Title Update 1, as a key reason for this decline. There's hope, however, as the second Title Update is set to arrive this summer, promising new monsters, events, and more to potentially revive interest in the game.

MH Wilds x Street Fighter Collab Teased

In an exciting development, Monster Hunter has teased a collaboration with another of Capcom's iconic franchises, Street Fighter. On May 19, a Twitter (X) post from Monster Hunter showcased a paw mark styled in the urban aesthetic of Street Fighter 6, hinting at an upcoming crossover.

While details remain under wraps, fans are buzzing with anticipation, especially given the successful collaborations between these two IPs in the past. Monster Hunter World featured popular Street Fighter characters like Ryu and Sakura through armor sets, along with paid DLC such as Hadoken and Shoryuken gestures and a Chun-Li costume for the Handler.

This would be MH Wilds' inaugural collaboration, and the community is eager to see what Capcom has in store for this event. Monster Hunter has a history of engaging collaborations across various IPs, including Devil May Cry and Sonic for MH4, Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem for MH Gen U, and Assassin’s Creed and Megaman for MH World, among others.

With an exciting lineup planned for the rest of the year and beyond, many are hopeful that MH Wilds' player base will rebound. Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Monster Hunter Wilds by checking out our related articles below!