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

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 unprecedented success.
Prior to this announcement, SteamDB data revealed MH Wilds' impressive launch, boasting over 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam alone, despite receiving mixed reviews. Capcom attributes this phenomenal success to a multifaceted strategy: extensive marketing reaching a broad audience, participation in major global gaming events, and a well-received open beta test that allowed players to experience the game firsthand.
Latest Update Addresses Critical Bugs
MH Wilds recently addressed several game-breaking bugs that hampered 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 patch resolved several issues, including the inability to unlock the "Grill a Meal" and "Ingredient Center" features (despite meeting the requirements), inaccessibility of the Monster Field Guide, and a critical bug blocking story progression in Chapter 5-2, "A World Turned Upside Down." The update is mandatory for continued online play.
However, some bugs remain, including a network error triggered by SOS flares after quest initiation, and issues with Palico blunt weapon attacks failing to inflict stun and exhaust damage. These multiplayer-related bugs are slated for resolution in a future patch.