The highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds beta has taken Steam by storm, hitting an impressive 364,375 and more concurrent players just 20 minutes after going live. This initial surge in player numbers, recorded by SteamDB, suggests an enthusiastic reception from fans eager to explore the game’s latest installment.
The beta launched approximately 2 hours ago, yet it has already broken records, surpassing expectations and marking an impressive milestone for the franchise. At the time of writing this news, the total player count was even higher, reaching 463,798 players.
The surge in concurrent players places Monster Hunter Wilds among the top titles currently on Steam, demonstrating the massive appeal and loyal fanbase of the Monster Hunter series.
The game’s developers have yet to comment on the beta’s early success, but fans are already sharing their first impressions online, with many praising the new features and gameplay mechanics.
This successful beta launch may indicate a highly successful full release, as developers gauge feedback and prepare for broader improvements based on players’ experiences in this test phase.
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test Was Scheduled as Follows
- Thursday, October 31st 2024 8:00pm – Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 6:59pm (PT)
- Friday 1 November 2024, 3:00 am – Monday 4 November 2024, 2:59 am (GMT)
- Friday, November 1, 2024 3:00 am – Monday, November 4, 2024 2:59 am (UTC)
