Monster Hunter Rise's launch has been nothing short of phenomenal, attracting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This Capcom action-adventure title, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, swiftly ascended to become Steam's eighth most-played game ever, boasting a staggering peak of 987,482 concurrent users.
This impressive figure surpasses the all-time peak concurrent players of major titles like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. It significantly outperforms its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, which peaked at 334,684 concurrent players on Steam. The actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Rise is likely even higher, considering that Sony and Microsoft don't publicly release their player numbers.
The question now is: how much higher can the Steam concurrent player count climb as Monster Hunter Rise enters its first weekend and beyond? It's highly probable that the 1 million concurrent player mark will be broken soon, potentially surpassing Cyberpunk 2077. Could 2 million be a realistic possibility?
While Capcom hasn't yet revealed official sales figures for Monster Hunter Rise, all indicators point to a tremendously successful launch. (Monster Hunter: World achieved over 25 million sales in six years, solidifying its place as Capcom's best-selling game ever.) 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, albeit lacking in significant challenge."
For information on playtime, consult our "How Long Is Monster Hunter Rise?" page, detailing completion times from various IGN team members. Planning your hunt? Explore our comprehensive guides: a list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Rise, and a detailed breakdown of all 14 weapon types.
