🔍 Summary:
“Monster Hunter Wilds,” a new release from Capcom, is showing impressive player engagement, maintaining a nightly player count of around 650,000 more than two weeks after its launch. This figure is notably higher than the 540,000-580,000 player range that “Baldur’s Gate 3” had during the same post-launch period, despite “Baldur’s Gate 3” being a highly celebrated title that won numerous Game of the Year awards. Even a year and a half after its release, “Baldur’s Gate 3” still attracts about 100,000 players nightly.
“Monster Hunter Wilds” has not only achieved a record sales pace for Capcom but also benefits from being released simultaneously across multiple platforms, a strategy not previously employed by the company. The game, which can be played both cooperatively and as a single player, offers extensive gameplay with opportunities for players to invest hundreds of hours. Players can engage in various in-game activities such as upgrading armor or mastering one of the 14 different weapon types.
Capcom is actively supporting the game post-launch, with plans already announced for two significant Title Updates and ongoing weekly events. The first update will introduce a new monster and a new difficulty level, responding to player feedback for more challenging content. The second update is set to unveil another new monster, currently indicated only as an “unknown monster” in the game’s roadmap. These updates are part of Capcom’s strategy to maintain player interest and extend the game’s longevity.