Monster Hunter Wilds shattered sales records, exceeding 8 million units sold within just three days of its launch—a monumental achievement for Capcom, making it their fastest-selling game ever. Despite encountering some initial bugs, the game's phenomenal success is undeniable. Let's delve into this impressive feat and the latest updates.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom's Record-Breaking Success
A New Benchmark for Capcom: 8 Million Units Sold in 3 Days
Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) has officially claimed the title of Capcom's fastest-selling game, surpassing 8 million units sold in a mere three days. Capcom proudly announced this milestone on their website, highlighting the game's remarkable reception.
This achievement builds upon the game's already impressive Steam launch, where it garnered over 1.3 million concurrent players, according to SteamDB, despite mixed reviews. Capcom credits this success to a comprehensive marketing strategy, including participation in major global gaming events and a well-received open beta test, which effectively showcased the game's potential to a wider audience.
Latest Patch Addresses Critical Bugs
MH Wilds recently addressed several critical bugs hindering player progression. On March 4th, 2025, Monster Hunter Status, the official support account on Twitter (X), announced the release of hotfix patch Ver.1.000.04.00 across all platforms.
This update resolved issues such as the inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features, inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide, and most importantly, a game-breaking bug preventing progression in Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down." This update is mandatory for continued online play.
While this patch significantly improved the experience, some issues remain, including a network error triggered by SOS flares and inconsistencies with Palico's blunt weapon attacks. These multiplayer-related bugs are slated for resolution in a future update.
