Wed Mar 05 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Monster Hunter Wilds Shatters Capcom Sales Records with 8 Million Copies Sold in Three Days
**New York, NY – March 5, 2025** – Capcom’s latest title, *Monster Hunter Wilds*, has achieved a record-breaking launch, selling an astounding 8 million copies within its first three days. This surpasses the previous record holder, *Resident Evil 4 Remake*, which sold 3 million copies in just two days. The game’s success also significantly outpaces the three-day sales of its predecessor, *Monster Hunter Rise*, which sold 4 million copies in 2021.
The game’s critical acclaim, boasting a 90 Metacritic score, has contributed significantly to its popularity. *Monster Hunter Wilds* is already considered a strong contender for Game of the Year. Its launch also made a massive impact on Steam, where it became the fifth most concurrently played game in the platform’s history. Even now, the game maintains over a million daily players on Steam, often ranking second only to *Counter-Strike 2*.
The console performance is even more impressive. On PS5, *Monster Hunter Wilds* has overtaken *Fortnite* to become the top-performing game, a remarkable feat for any new release, especially a $70 title. While Xbox data is slower to update, a similarly strong debut is anticipated.
A key factor in *Wilds’* success is its simultaneous release across PC and multiple consoles, unlike its predecessor *Rise*, which launched exclusively on Switch. This wider availability, combined with significant word-of-mouth marketing, has fueled the game’s phenomenal growth. While other successful games have been released in 2025, none have achieved the same level of impact as *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Even the upcoming *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is unlikely to match these impressive sales figures.
The game’s overwhelming success is attributed to both its critical reception and its viral spread across social media platforms. Its strong performance showcases the power of a highly anticipated title with widespread appeal.
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