Monster Hunter: World — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Monster Hunter: World is #86 on Steam with a 24h peak of 30,783; 7,346 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Monster Hunter Wilds is Released on Steam! (Feb 28, 2025). As of Sep 28, 2026.
Latest official update
Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies worldwide!
Monster Hunter: World has reached a combined 30 million units sold! A massive thank you to all of you, our faithful pards! Monster Hunter series is now on sale! For more details, please visit the featured page.
See update details ↓Data from Steam · Last updated Sep 28, 2026 · Refreshed daily
- Steam rank
- #86
- 24h peak
- 31K
- Steam weekly chart change
- −4 places
Weekly change is vs last week on Steam's chart. History below compares exact dates in our recorded snapshots.
Latest updates & patch notes
1 English-language official update in the last 90 days.
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News Steam · Official
Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies worldwide!
Monster Hunter: World has reached a combined 30 million units sold! A massive thank you to all of you, our faithful pards! Monster Hunter series is now on sale! For more details, please visit the featured page.
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News Steam · Official
Monster Hunter news
Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter, where you become a Rider and form bonds with monsters, fighting alongside them as you embark on a journey with your friends. The third entry, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, is available…
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Related Promotional Information
A free trial for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection lets you get a taste of the game before its March 13, 2026 release. In addition to jumping right into the beginning of the story, you'll be able to customize your character, try out the battle system, and start…
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News Steam · Official
UPDATE - Postponed: Monster Hunter Showcase coming Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. UTC!
In light of the recent tsunami warning issued due to an earthquake off the coast of Japan, we have decided to postpone the Monster Hunter Showcase broadcast which was scheduled for today. We'll share the new broadcast date with you all as soon as it's decided. Monster Hunter…
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News Steam · Official
Pre-Order Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Now!
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming on March 13, 2026. Pre-order now! Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Pre-Order Trailer Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Story Introduction…
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News Steam · Official
End of Support Notice for Windows 10
Thank you to all our fans for enjoying Capcom products. Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Therefore, as of the same date, we will no longer guarantee that Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Wilds will run on Windows…
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The Monster Hunter series is now on sale!
The Monster Hunter series is now on sale! The newest entry in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds, is on sale for a great price! Additionally, bundles and discounts on catalog titles are also ongoing. For more details, please visit the featured page. MH Series Info: Monster Hunter…
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Games from the Monster Hunter series now on sale!
Join the hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds now on sale for the first time! Other games and bundles in the series are also on sale! More details: Use this opportunity to experience the next evolution in hunting action and the most immersive Monster Hunter to date! Note: Please view…
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Release Steam · Official
Monster Hunter Wilds is Released on Steam!
The Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds is now available to play! Journey across locales that dynamically change moment to moment. Explore a tale of monsters and humans in a world of duality. Experience the next evolution in hunting action and the most immersive Monster Hunter…
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News Steam · Official
Your Journey into the Wilds Begins Soon
The worldwide release of Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here! Visit the official site to learn all about the game. Monster Hunter Wilds - Proof of a Hero Trailer Get hunter layered armor and a talisman for pre-ordering Monster Hunter Wilds! Monster Hunter Wilds Pre-order Bonuses…
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Watch the latest promotional trailer!
Monster Hunter Wilds - Launch Trailer The hunt finally begins in Monster Hunter Wilds on Friday, February 28, 2025! Be sure to check out the 7th trailer, which features new highlights and covers all of the elements we've showcased so far, such as unique monsters, dynamically…
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News Steam · Official
Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark – Live Now!
Hey hunters, How’s it going? February is here, which means we are officially in the launch month of Monster Hunter Wilds! On February 28, your journey into the Forbidden Lands begins. Now, to help ensure you have a satisfying, fun experience come launch, we’re pleased to share…
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Last 14 days on Steam
Tracked since Aug 13, 2026 · best observed rank #77 (Sep 22, 2026) · 25 recorded days.
As of . 18 of the last 30 days recorded.
Rank changes compare with our own dated snapshots: the 7-day figure is vs our snapshot 7 days ago. Steam’s weekly chart comparison uses a separate source.
- Rank vs yesterday
- Down 1 place
- Rank vs 7 days ago
- Down 6 places
- Rank vs 30 days ago
- No comparable sample
- 30-day best peak
- 34,594
- 30-day average peak
- 30,241
| Date (UTC) | Rank | 24h peak |
|---|---|---|
| #86 | 30,783 | |
| #85 | 30,957 | |
| #82 | 28,996 | |
| #80 | 28,837 | |
| #81 | 29,934 | |
| #79 | 32,445 | |
| #77 | 32,690 | |
| #80 | 34,594 | |
| #79 | 33,493 | |
| #81 | 32,167 | |
| #85 | 29,652 | |
| #86 | 29,429 | |
| Excluded snapshot | ||
| #86 | 29,278 | |
18 peak samples in the 30-day average. Missing, excluded and unobserved days are not counted; chart absence does not prove zero players.
In the news (5)
Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.
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PCGamesN
A new Monster Hunter World seamless co-op mod tackles the RPG's most frustrating issue
If you've been considering returning to Capcom's previous entries, the Monster Hunter World seamless co-op mod aims to smooth the process. Read the full story on PCGamesN: A new Monster Hunter World seamless co-op mod tackles the RPG's most frustrating issue
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PC Gamer
Monster Hunter Wilds reviews roundup: Either 'a new peak for the series,' or 'may have lost its soul,' depending on who you talk to
The embargo for Monster Hunter Wilds reviews has lifted ahead of its February 27 release, and the consensus is pretty positive. Wilds is within striking distance of a 90% score on both Metacritic and Open Critic, though there are rumblings that it may have been overly…
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PCGamesN
Ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds, you can save $179 on World and Rise
Monster Hunter is the very definition of 'the bigger they are, the harder they fall.' Thrusting you into the shoes of an avid adventurer, your job is pretty simple: hunt monsters. As the release of Monster Hunter Wilds approaches, Humble has a bundle with a huge $179 saving on…
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PCGamesN
Forget Monster Hunter Wilds, you can get both Rise and World for under $10
I've played far too much Monster Hunter Wilds in the weeks since it launched, culminating in roughly 100 hours of chasing down larger-than-life beasts and, ultimately, getting my butt whooped multiple times. If you're like me, you may be looking for the next game to enjoy…
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VG247
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta already has far more players on Steam than World ever had
Just in case there was any doubt that Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be one of 2025’s biggest releases, along comes Steam to prove that PC players will be among the first to jump into the highly-anticipated sequel come February. Read more
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Game overview
Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.
- Steam rank
- #86 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 31K
- Genre
- Action
- Developer
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Released
- Aug 8, 2018
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- 88
- Recommendations
- 322K
View Monster Hunter: World on Steam →
Screenshots
About Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts! INTRODUCTION Overview Battle gigantic monsters in epic locales. As a hunter, you'll take on quests to hunt monsters in a variety of habitats. Take down these monsters and receive materials that you can use to create stronger weapons and armor in order to hunt even more dangerous monsters. In…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 4460 or Core™ i3 9100F or AMD FX™-6300 or Ryzen™ 3 3200G Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 760 or GTX1050 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x or RX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 52 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or later) Additional Notes: - These specs allow for the game…
- Languages
- English * , French * , Italian * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Arabic, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Japanese * , Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America * languages with full…
- DLC
- 200 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.monsterhunterworld.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is Monster Hunter: World free to play?
- Monster Hunter: World is listed at $29.99 on Steam.
- What is the latest Monster Hunter: World update?
- The most recent official update in our feed is "Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies worldwide!" (Jul 22, 2026), categorized as News. Monster Hunter: World has reached a combined 30 million units sold! A massive thank you to all of you, our faithful pards! Monster Hunter series is now on sale! For more details, please visit the featured page.
- How many people play Monster Hunter: World?
- Monster Hunter: World is #86 on Steam with a 24h peak of 30,783; 7,346 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Monster Hunter Wilds is Released on Steam! (Feb 28, 2025). As of Sep 28, 2026.
- When was Monster Hunter: World released?
- Monster Hunter: World was released on Aug 8, 2018 by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..
- What kind of game is Monster Hunter: World?
- Monster Hunter: World is a Action game, featuring single-player, multi-player, co-op.
24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Sep 28, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Monster Hunter: World and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.