November 1st 2024.
The gaming community has been buzzing with excitement as the highly-anticipated beta for the upcoming 2025 game, Monster Hunter Wilds, was released. And it seems that the hunt has already struck gold. The beta has proven to be much more popular than expected, surpassing even the likes of Call Of Duty and GTA 5.
It's no surprise, really. After all, Monster Hunter had its breakthrough moment in the West with 2018's Monster Hunter: World, which became Capcom's highest-selling title ever, with over 25 million units sold. And while its follow-up, Monster Hunter Rise, didn't quite reach the same level of success, it was only because it was initially exclusive to the Nintendo Switch for its first year.
But now, with the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the franchise, things are looking even brighter. This game is a direct sequel to World and is expected to do just as well, if not better. And judging by the player numbers on Steam for the beta, which launched across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, it's safe to say that Monster Hunter Wilds is off to a great start.
In fact, according to SteamDB, the beta has already hit an all-time concurrent peak of 463,798 players. To put that into perspective, the previous installment, Monster Hunter World, had an all-time peak of 334,684 players when it first launched. And at the time of writing, the beta is currently the fifth most played game on Steam with 341,634 players, surpassing even the heavyweights like Call Of Duty and GTA 5.
Of course, it's worth noting that these impressive numbers could be partially due to the fact that the beta is free and open to everyone. But it's also a good indicator of the overall interest in the sequel. And if the numbers continue to grow, it's safe to say that things will be looking very rosy for Capcom.
Speaking of the beta, it's available to download for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. It runs from Friday, November 1 at 3am until Monday, November 4 at 2.59am GMT, giving players the whole weekend to try it out. And with a character creator tool and a few tutorial missions, it's the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what's to come.
But when is Monster Hunter Wilds officially releasing? Fans can mark their calendars for February 28, 2025, when the game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. And while some have speculated about the possibility of a Nintendo Switch 2 version, nothing has been confirmed yet.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to more updates and news about the game. To stay up-to-date, be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Twitter. And if you have any thoughts or questions, feel free to leave a comment or send us an email. We love hearing from our readers!
So there you have it, the hunt for Monster Hunter Wilds has already struck gold. With its impressive player numbers and highly-anticipated release, this sequel is shaping up to be a beast. And for those who can't wait to get their hands on it, the beta is a great way to get a taste of what's to come. Happy hunting!
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