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

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's Fastest Selling Game, Moving 8 Million Copies in 3 Days

Monster Hunter Wilds shattered sales records, surpassing 8 million units sold within just three days of its launch—a monumental achievement that makes it Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. Despite some initial bugs, the game's incredible success is a testament to its appeal. Read on to learn more about this milestone and the latest game updates.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom's Fastest-Selling Game Ever

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's Fastest Selling Game, Moving 8 Million Copies in 3 Days

Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) has officially claimed the title of Capcom's fastest-selling game, achieving over 8 million units sold in a mere three days. Capcom proudly announced this remarkable feat on their website, highlighting the game's unprecedented speed in reaching this milestone.

This success follows earlier reports from SteamDB, which indicated that MH Wilds had already amassed over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam alone, despite receiving mixed reviews. Capcom credits this phenomenal launch to a comprehensive marketing strategy, including prominent appearances at major gaming events and a successful open beta test that allowed players to experience the game firsthand.

Latest Update Addresses Game-Breaking Bugs

MH Wilds recently released hotfix patch Ver.1.000.04.00 across all platforms (March 4, 2025), addressing several critical bugs that hampered player progression. Monster Hunter Status, the official support account, announced the patch on Twitter (X).

This 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 most importantly, a game-breaking bug preventing story progression in Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down." Players are required to install this update to continue playing online.

While this patch significantly improved the game, some issues remain, including a network error triggered by SOS flares and certain Palico attack issues. These multiplayer-related bugs are slated for resolution in a future patch.