Monster Hunter Wilds, one of Capcom’s biggest releases of 2025, is facing a sharp drop in active players just months after its record-breaking debut. According to recent data from SteamCharts, the Monster Hunter Wilds player count has been slashed by over 50% in the last 30 days, with average concurrent players falling from over 111,000 in April to just 52,603 in May—a 52.62% decrease.
This drastic fall could signal trouble for Capcom, who touted the title as their fastest-selling game ever, reaching 10 million units sold in its first month and peaking with over 1.17 million concurrent players on Steam alone. But now? The 24-hour peak has dipped to just over 40,000 players, and current active users hover around 11,000.
📉 Why Are Players Leaving Monster Hunter Wilds?
Despite critical acclaim (scoring 89 on OpenCritic), the game seems to be struggling with retention. Here are a few likely culprits:
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Endgame Fatigue: Players are finding little reason to stick around once the main content is completed.
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Repetitive Loops: The familiar grind isn’t offering enough variety or new incentives.
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Technical Issues: Performance hiccups and server instability have marred the multiplayer experience.
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Stiff Competition: With major titles like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree releasing, gamers are jumping ship.
💬 Community Voices
Gamers on Reddit and YouTube comment sections are sounding off:
“It started great, but it feels empty now. No real reason to keep playing after the first month.”
“They need to add meaningful content fast, or the player base won’t survive the summer.”
🛠️ What Capcom Can Do to Turn It Around
There’s still hope. Capcom has a strong history of reviving its titles with DLCs and major content patches. If they respond quickly with:
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Major content expansions
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Seasonal events or hunts
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Bug fixes and optimization patches
…they could very well reignite interest and bring players back.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ drop in player count is significant—but not necessarily permanent. Games often dip before bouncing back. However, Capcom must act fast to avoid a complete fade into obscurity.
Will Wilds recover, or is the hunt over? Time—and updates—will tell.