Monster Hunter Wilds Surges Past Previous Records in Viewership
The launch of Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed significant Twitch viewership records, showcasing the game's massive popularity.
Summary
- Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved a remarkable peak of 405,000 concurrent viewers on Twitch, double the viewership seen with Monster Hunter World during its launch.
- The game recorded 19 million total watch hours on Twitch, securing its position among the top five most-watched games since its launch.
- Popular Twitch streamers have migrated from competitive PvP titles like Marvel Rivals and Apex Legends to Monster Hunter Wilds.
New statistics reveal that the release of Monster Hunter Wilds has set new viewing records on Twitch, eclipsing its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, in peak concurrent viewership across the globe. Furthermore, the game reached an impressive eight million copies sold within just three days.
The lead-up to the launch on February 28 saw Monster Hunter Wilds receiving widespread praise, achieving a Mighty rating on OpenCritic with an average score of 89 and a 95% recommendation rate from critics. Enthusiasm from fans of the franchise globally contributed to the record-breaking sales figures shortly after release, establishing new milestones for Capcom’s flagship series.
