Monster Hunter Wilds sees a significant drop in player numbers while approaching MH World's figures. Explore the reasons behind Wilds' declining player count and details about the game's first collaboration event.
Monster Hunter Wilds Experiences Steep Player Decline
Player Count Drops from 1M+ to 40K
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) launched as Capcom's fastest-selling title this year, but player engagement has notably decreased in the three months since release.
As highlighted by Monster Hunter content creator Zenny, concurrent player numbers began halving in May, bringing Wilds closer to its predecessor MH World's current figures. SteamDB data shows Wilds' 24-hour peak at 41,101 players compared to World's 26,479.
During their respective third months on Steam, MH World maintained over 100,000 concurrent players - more than double Wilds' current numbers. Many players cite Wilds' lack of endgame content despite TU1 as a contributing factor, though the upcoming Summer title update may revitalize interest with new monsters and events.
Potential Street Fighter Crossover Teased
A potential Street Fighter collaboration might help boost player numbers. On May 19, Monster Hunter's official Twitter account shared an image featuring a paw mark styled after Street Fighter 6's urban aesthetic.
This wouldn't be Capcom's first crossover between these franchises - MH World previously offered Ryu and Sakura armor sets alongside Hadoken/Shoryuken gestures and Handler's Chun-Li costume as paid DLC.
If confirmed, this would represent MH Wilds' first collaboration event. The Monster Hunter series has a history of successful crossovers with major IPs including Devil May Cry, Sonic, Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Assassin's Creed, and Mega Man.
Despite the current player decline, anticipation remains high for upcoming content that could draw players back. Monster Hunter Wilds is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
