Monster Hunter World Hits Record Player Count

Surge in popularity attributed to upcoming game announcement and significant Steam sale.

Monster Hunter World, a game released in 2018, has seen a significant surge in player count, peaking at 131,148 concurrent players on January 1, 2024, its highest since October 2020.
The game's resurgence in popularity is attributed to the announcement of Monster Hunter Wilds at The Game Awards in December 2023, sparking renewed interest in the series.
A significant Steam sale, offering Monster Hunter: World and its expansion, Iceborne, at their lowest-ever prices, made the game more accessible to first-time players.
Despite the release of Monster Hunter Rise, the latest entry in the series, Monster Hunter World remains the preferred choice due to its more complex and involved gameplay.
With over a year left until Monster Hunter Wilds is released in 2025, Monster Hunter World is expected to continue peaking in popularity.