Monster Hunter: Wilds has made a thunderous debut on Steam, amassing over 1 million concurrent players shortly after launch.  The peak player count reached an impressive 1.14 million, securing its position as the 8th game on Steam to achieve this milestone. This also marks a significant achievement for Capcom, as it's their first title to break the million-player mark on the platform.

This remarkable player count signifies a highly successful PC launch for Monster Hunter: Wilds. When combined with sales figures from the Xbox Series and PS5 versions, it's conservatively estimated that the game may have sold over 5 million copies within its first day of release.

Despite the impressive sales figures, the PC version of Monster Hunter: Wilds hasn't been without its issues. Priced at a premium, the standard edition costs $55 USD in certain regions, with the deluxe and premium deluxe editions reaching even higher price points.  The game also utilizes the Denuvo Anti-Tamper technology, a factor that has sparked debate among players.

Furthermore, the game has faced significant criticism regarding its optimization.  While it boasts over 6,700 reviews on Steam, the overall reception is mixed, with a positive rating hovering around 47%. The negative sentiment is even more pronounced within certain regions, where players have voiced major concerns about performance issues. The overwhelming consensus points towards one primary culprit: optimization.