Monster Hunter: World — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Monster Hunter: World is currently the #98 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 25K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #92 last week).
Last official update Jul 22, 2026 (22 days ago) · 1 update in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #98 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 25K
- Genre
- Action
- Developer
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Released
- Aug 8, 2018
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- 88
- Steam reviews
- 320K
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.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
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
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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News
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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Patch
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
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
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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Event
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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Event
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
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
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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News
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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News
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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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 a paid game ($29.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Monster Hunter: World update?
- The most recent official update 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 peaked at 25K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #98 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #92 the previous week).
- 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.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Aug 13, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Monster Hunter: World and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.