Monster Hunter Wilds Breaks Sales Record: 8 Million Units Sold in 3 Days

Monster Hunter Wilds shattered sales records, exceeding 8 million units sold within just three days of its release—a remarkable feat for Capcom, making it their fastest-selling game ever. Despite some initial bugs, the game's phenomenal success is a testament to its appeal. Read on to discover more about this achievement and the latest game updates.

Monster Hunter Wilds: A Record-Breaking 8 Million Units Sold in 3 Days

Capcom's Fastest-Selling Game Ever

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 incredible reception.

This success follows earlier reports from SteamDB, indicating over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam alone, despite mixed reviews. Capcom credits this achievement to a comprehensive marketing strategy, including extensive promotion to a wide audience, participation in major global gaming events, and a successful open beta test that allowed players to experience the game firsthand.

Latest Update Addresses Critical Bugs

MH Wilds recently addressed several game-breaking bugs hindering player progression. On March 4th, 2025, Monster Hunter's official support account, Monster Hunter Status, announced via Twitter (X) the release of hotfix patch Ver.1.000.04.00 across all platforms.

This crucial update resolved issues such as the inability to unlock "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features (despite meeting requirements), inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide, and a critical bug blocking story progression in Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down." Furthermore, this update is mandatory for continued online play.

However, some bugs remain, including a network error triggered by SOS flares after quest initiation, and ineffective stun and exhaust damage from Palico's blunt weapon attacks. These primarily multiplayer-related issues are slated for resolution in a future patch.