Steam, the leading digital game distributor for PC enthusiasts, has once again shattered its own concurrent user record, reaching an unprecedented 40 million players simultaneously online. This milestone was achieved over the weekend, coinciding with the much-anticipated launch of Monster Hunter Wilds on Friday, February 28. The platform logged an impressive 40,270,997 simultaneous users, eclipsing its previous record of 39.9 million set in February 2025.
According to SteamDB, Steam's concurrent user record, often seen as a barometer of Valve's digital platform's success, has been broken almost every month since May 2024. The concurrent peak has surged from 35.5 million users to 40.2 million in just over six months. While this figure includes idle players—those with Steam open but not actively using it—the number of users engaged in gameplay has also reached a new high, increasing from 12.5 million to 12.8 million.
Steam experienced significant player peaks throughout 2024, breaking its record twice in March and again in July. The recent peak is largely attributed to the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, which alone saw a 24-hour peak of 1.38 million players. However, other popular titles also contributed to the surge, with Counter-Strike 2 seeing 1.7 million logins, and PUBG, Dota 2, and Marvel Rivals achieving 24-hour peaks of 819,541, 657,780, and 268,283 users, respectively.
Despite its popularity, Monster Hunter Wilds has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance addressing PC performance issues. Additionally, Capcom has unveiled early details about Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub for players.
For those embarking on their Monster Hunter Wilds journey, there are several resources available to enhance your experience. You can explore what the game doesn't explicitly tell you, delve into a comprehensive guide covering all 14 weapon types, and follow our ongoing detailed walkthrough. For those interested in multiplayer, we offer a guide on how to play with friends. If you participated in one of the open betas, learn how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, noting, “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to refine the series in smart ways, delivering highly enjoyable battles while somewhat lacking in challenge.”
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