Monster Hunter: World Player Count

Monster Hunter: World

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Monster Hunter: World

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Aug 8, 2018Action

$29.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Verified
  • Co-op
  • Multiplayer
  • Action
  • Open World
  • RPG
  • Character Customization
  • Third Person
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Difficult
Playing now
7,371
Updated 1 minute ago
24-hour peak
18,225
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
334,684
Aug 12, 2018
Avg this month
9,754
-24.52% vs last month
Steam reviews
88%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Monster Hunter: World player count chart

No, Monster Hunter: World is not dead. 7,371 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 18,225. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).

History from Aug 1, 2018

Monster Hunter: World monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 20269,754-3,168-24.52%21,727
October 202612,922-2,691-17.24%32,603
September 202615,613+3,627+11.72%34,562
August 2026n/a-9,442-23.38%30,935
July 2026n/a-11,484-22.14%40,377
June 2026n/a+23,202+80.96%51,861
May 2026n/a-7,854-21.51%28,659
April 2026n/a+14,819+68.31%36,513
March 2026n/a+417+1.96%21,694
February 2026n/a-6,706-23.96%21,277
January 2026n/a-528-1.85%27,983
December 2025n/a+1,762+6.59%28,511
November 2025n/a+2,189+8.91%26,749
October 2025n/a+1,933+8.54%24,560
September 2025n/a-1,822-7.45%22,627
August 2025n/a+1,231+5.3%24,449
July 2025n/a-4,876-17.36%23,218
June 2025n/a-6,258-18.22%28,094
May 2025n/a-199-0.58%34,352
April 2025n/a-16,592-32.44%34,551
March 2025n/a-13,090-20.38%51,143
February 2025n/a+8,188+14.61%64,233
January 2025n/a-27,630-33.02%56,045
December 2024n/a-21,463-20.41%83,675
November 2024n/a+17,524+20%105,138
October 2024n/a+7,494+9.35%87,614
September 2024n/a+10,831+15.63%80,120
August 2024n/a+2,002+2.98%69,289
July 2024n/a-40,232-37.42%67,287
June 2024n/a+18,171+20.34%107,519
May 2024n/a-17,024-16%89,348
April 2024n/a-11,353-9.64%106,372
March 2024n/a+16,627+16.45%117,725
February 2024n/a-62,169-38.08%101,098
January 2024n/a+34,258+26.55%163,267
December 2023n/a+82,146+175.29%129,009
November 2023n/a+3,308+7.59%46,863
October 2023n/a+4,254+10.82%43,555
September 2023n/a+10,323+35.62%39,301
August 2023n/a-1,733-5.64%28,978
July 2023n/a-1,702-5.25%30,711
June 2023n/a-4,210-11.5%32,413
May 2023n/a-10,466-22.23%36,623
April 2023n/a-5,822-11%47,089
March 2023n/a+20,540+63.45%52,911
February 2023n/a+510+1.6%32,371
January 2023n/a+3,702+13.15%31,861
December 2022n/a+1,967+7.51%28,159
November 2022n/a+754+2.96%26,192
October 2022n/a+1,201+4.96%25,438
September 2022n/a-5,198-17.66%24,237
August 2022n/a-3,088-9.49%29,435
July 2022n/a-682-2.05%32,523
June 2022n/a-170-0.51%33,205
May 2022n/a+4,560+15.83%33,375
April 2022n/a-4,598-13.76%28,815
March 2022n/a+6,228+22.91%33,413
February 2022n/a-3,947-12.68%27,185
January 2022n/a+3,483+12.6%31,132
December 2021n/a+975+3.66%27,649
November 2021n/a-6,110-18.64%26,674
October 2021n/a+758+2.37%32,784
September 2021n/a-6,743-17.39%32,026
August 2021n/a+2,688+7.45%38,769
July 2021n/a-1,131-3.04%36,081
June 2021n/a-3,262-8.06%37,212
May 2021n/a-7,385-15.43%40,474
April 2021n/a+7,360+18.17%47,859
March 2021n/a-2,194-5.14%40,499
February 2021n/a-14,065-24.78%42,693
January 2021n/a+408+0.72%56,758
December 2020n/a-1,069-1.86%56,350
November 2020n/a-65,744-53.38%57,419
October 2020n/a+41,666+51.13%123,163
September 2020n/a+7,208+9.7%81,497
August 2020n/a-70,087-48.54%74,289
July 2020n/a+92,870+180.31%144,376
June 2020n/a-55,920-52.05%51,506
May 2020n/a-42,832-28.51%107,426
April 2020n/a-69,472-31.62%150,258
March 2020n/a-5,505-2.44%219,730
February 2020n/a-59,289-20.84%225,235
January 2020n/a+215,013+309.32%284,524
December 2019n/a+8,418+13.78%69,511
November 2019n/a-13,731-18.35%61,093
October 2019n/a-23,373-23.8%74,824
September 2019n/a+25,337+34.77%98,197
August 2019n/a-18,248-20.03%72,860
July 2019n/a+31,708+53.38%91,108
June 2019n/a-150-0.25%59,400
May 2019n/a+7,608+14.65%59,550
April 2019n/a+13,472+35.02%51,942
March 2019n/a-24,127-38.54%38,470
February 2019n/a-34,746-35.69%62,597
January 2019n/a+3,365+3.58%97,343
December 2018n/a-28,881-23.51%93,978
November 2018n/a+170+0.14%122,859
October 2018n/a-108,759-46.99%122,689
September 2018n/a-103,236-30.85%231,448
August 2018n/an/an/a334,684

How many people play Monster Hunter: World right now?

Right now, 7,371 players are in Monster Hunter: World on Steam. That makes it the #130 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 18,225 players. Today's peak is 25% below its 30-day average daily peak of 24,261.

Is Monster Hunter: World growing or declining?

Over the last 30 days Monster Hunter: World averaged a daily peak of 24,261 players, down 15% compared with the 30 days before (28,437). Its highest point this month (32,603) is 22% above the same period last year (26,749). In its first month after release (Aug 8, 2018) it peaked at 334,684 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 334,684, set on Aug 12, 2018.

Best time to play Monster Hunter: World

Based on the last 14 days, Monster Hunter: World is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 73% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Monster Hunter: World players by hour and weekday

When Monster Hunter: World has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.

BusiestSaturday at 14:00 UTCabout 27k players on average
QuietestThursday at 23:00 UTCabout 5,528 players on average
Busy vs quiet5.0xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Monster Hunter: World

Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

Developer
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Released
Aug 8, 2018
Genre
Action
Steam Deck
Verified
Languages
14 languages, 6 with full audio

Screenshots

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Monster Hunter: World price history

$29.99
price now (US)
$7.79
lowest recorded (-74%) · Oct 3, 2026 archived
-67%
typical sale discount · 7 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Monster Hunter: World is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 67% off (around $9.90), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.79.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.

Monster Hunter: World price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States$29.99$29.9926.72 EURbase
Euro area29,99€$33.6629.99 EUR+12%
United Kingdom£24.98$33.6229.95 EUR+12%
CanadaC$ 49.99$35.8031.89 EUR+19%
AustraliaA$ 44.94$31.4628.03 EUR+5%
New ZealandNZ$ 48.96$27.5224.52 EUR-8%
BrazilR$129,00$23.6021.03 EUR-21%
MexicoMex$ 449.00$24.1521.52 EUR-19%
Argentina (LATAM USD)$23.00$23.0020.49 EUR-23%
Poland129,01 zł$32.9929.39 EUR+10%
SwitzerlandCHF 29.90$36.5632.57 EUR+22%
Norway329,00 kr$35.3831.52 EUR+18%
Turkey (MENA USD)$22.49$22.4920.04 EUR-25%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)$22.49$22.4920.04 EUR-25%
South AfricaR 426.75$25.9923.16 EUR-13%
India₹1,997.00$21.1418.83 EUR-30%
IndonesiaRp 389 000$21.5319.18 EUR-28%
China¥148.00$22.1919.77 EUR-26%
Japan cheapest¥2,990$18.8716.81 EUR-37%
South Korea₩ 36,800$27.3724.38 EUR-9%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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Monster Hunter: World reviews over time

88% Very Positive88% of 519,792 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Monster Hunter: World on Twitch

149
watching now
20
live channels
233
24-hour peak viewers
201
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Monster Hunter: World", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Monster Hunter: World Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 18 Oct 2026, with a peak of 758 viewers and 337 on average.

Monster Hunter: World streamers right now

  1. LilithVoid36
  2. ToraDLaw25
  3. kebokukeboku20
  4. KeybladesChosen14

Top Monster Hunter: World streamers this week

  1. crowmunist334
  2. nyacinths160
  3. gohuntleo113
  4. Remi76
  5. 羽歆_58

Average viewers while live.

Top Twitch streamers across all games

Monster Hunter: World achievements

Monster Hunter: World has 100 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 25.9% of them; the rarest, Conqueror of the Hinterlands, is held by 0.8% of players.

  • The Art of CamouflageEscape the Jagras pack by hiding in some shrubs.96.8%
  • Welcome to the New WorldHidden achievement85.5%
  • Nothing Stops This CommissionHidden achievement74.7%
  • The Bigger They Are...Mount your first monster.68.1%
  • Hunters UnitedComplete a quest via multiplayer.67.0%
  • Defender of AsteraHidden achievement66.4%
  • First FriendsBefriend your first Tailraider.66.3%
  • Into the DeepHidden achievement58.4%
  • Giant CrownRecord your first silver crown or higher for monsters that appear from low or high rank.56.9%
  • Capture NoviceCapture your first monster.55.8%
  • Death Begets LifeHidden achievement54.2%
  • HELP!Fire an SOS flare for the first time.50.9%
  • An Inquisitive MindComplete your first investigation.50.0%
  • The Empress of the HighlandsHidden achievement49.6%
  • Bosom BuddiesRaise the proficiency of any Palico Gadget to level 10.48.7%
  • New World SettlerEstablish five camps.47.8%
  • One Shall Stand, One Shall FallHidden achievement47.4%
  • The Sapphire StarHidden achievement43.3%
  • First RideUse your first Raider Ride.43.0%
  • Angling for a BiteCatch your first fish.42.2%
  • Impregnable DefenseObtain five highly rare pieces of armor.40.1%
  • Monster SlayerHunt 100 large monsters.38.9%
  • Miniature CrownRecord your first miniature crown for monsters that appear from low or high rank.38.8%
  • Movin On UpMove into an upgraded room.38.4%
  • Mmm, So Tasty!Cook your first well-done steak.37.3%
  • The Beginning of a New ExpeditionHidden achievement37.1%
  • The True Hunt BeginsHunt your first large monster in a master rank quest.36.9%
  • Temper TemperHidden achievement35.8%
  • Time to Get SeriousHidden achievement35.3%
  • Personal TreasureHidden achievement34.7%
  • The Hunters Life for MeComplete 50 optional quests.33.8%
  • Source of RelaxationSpend some time in a natural hot spring.33.7%
  • The Elusive Elder DragonHidden achievement33.6%
  • Power is EverythingObtain five highly rare weapons.32.3%
  • Commissioned WorkObtain 100,000 research points.31.9%
  • Eager EngineerHelp the Steamworks 20 times.31.5%
  • Clutch Claw NeophyteStudy the ways of the clutch claw.31.1%
  • Confronting the UnknownHidden achievement31.0%
  • Indomitable SpiritHidden achievement30.9%
  • Bourgeois HunterPossess 1,000,000 zenny.30.2%
  • Skilled SteamworkerSend the Steamworks into overdrive.29.8%
  • The Old EverwyrmHidden achievement29.5%
  • Step into the ArenaComplete your first arena quest.28.0%
  • To the Land of DiscoveriesHidden achievement27.3%
  • An End and a BeginningHidden achievement27.1%
  • Capture ProCapture 50 monsters.26.3%
  • Hunters United ForeverComplete 100 quests via multiplayer.25.1%
  • Experienced RiderUse Raider Ride many times.24.8%
  • Unwavering DefenseObtain five extremely rare pieces of armor.24.0%
  • ElderslayerSlay 50 elder dragons.23.6%
  • Interior DecoratorHave 50 different types of room decor to choose from.23.2%
  • I Am the ReinforcementsRespond to an SOS flare, and help complete 10 quests.22.4%
  • Established HunterReach hunter rank 100.21.7%
  • Hunter ProdigyHunt 100 large monsters in master rank quests.21.6%
  • RemodelerChange your room's interior for the first time.20.4%
  • Devastating OffenseObtain five extremely rare weapons.20.1%
  • The Franchise HunterComplete 50 investigations.19.1%
  • IndomitableHidden achievement18.3%
  • Another Miniature CrownObtain your first miniature crown for capturing endemic life in master rank.17.7%
  • Master CapturerCapture 50 large monsters in master rank quests.17.4%

Showing the 60 most unlocked of 100 achievements.

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Monster Hunter: World DLC

Monster Hunter: World has 200 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.

DLCReleasedPrice (US)
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: MH Riders, Kirin ↗Feb 19, 2021Free
MHW:I, Free Content Collection Pack ↗Nov 12, 2020Free
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Velkhana Snow Talisman ↗Oct 16, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter: World, The Handler's Cute Demoness Costume ↗Oct 16, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter: World, Sticker Set: Street Fighter V ↗Oct 1, 2020$1.99
Monster Hunter: World, Gesture: Shoryuken! ↗Oct 1, 2020$3.99
Monster Hunter: World, Gesture: Hadoken! ↗Oct 1, 2020$3.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Room Decor: Beotodus Skull ↗Oct 1, 2020$1.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Meowscular Gains Chain ↗Oct 1, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Beelzeboar ↗Oct 1, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Heavenly Hog ↗Oct 1, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Super-8 Mini (Player 2) ↗Oct 1, 2020Free
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Shocked Kulu-Ya-Ku ↗Oct 1, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Super-8 Mini (Player 1) ↗Oct 1, 2020Free
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Blazing Glavenus Candle ↗Oct 1, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Mechanical Silver Watch ↗Oct 1, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Mechanical Gold Watch ↗Oct 1, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Uragaan ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Lunastra ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Fatalis ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Alatreon ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Shara Ishvalda 2 ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Shara Ishvalda 1 ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Deviljho ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Bazelgeuse ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Kulve Taroth ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter: World, The Handler's Chun-Li Costume ↗Oct 1, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter: World, The Handler's Festive Samba Costume ↗Jul 22, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Downy Crakes & Aptonoths ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Lavasioth ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Brachydios ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Gajalakas & King Gajalaka ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Teostra ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Vaal Hazak ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Kirin ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Rajang ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Radobaan ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Odogaron ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Monster Figure: Tigrex ↗Jul 9, 2020$2.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Room Decor: Boaboa Set ↗Jul 9, 2020$1.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Room Decor: Pukei-Pukei Set ↗Jul 9, 2020$1.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Room Decor: Felyne Set ↗Jul 9, 2020$1.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Room Decor: Poogie Set ↗Jul 9, 2020$1.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Dracophage Bugs ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Fulgurbugs ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Phantom Magenta Butterflies ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Phantom Jade Butterflies ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Phantom Azure Butterflies ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Azure Crystal Knife ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Amber Crystal Knife ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Ruby Crystal Knife ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Silver Heavenly Dragon ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Gold Heavenly Dragon ↗Jul 9, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Music Player: Additional BGM Set Vol. 7 ↗Jul 9, 2020$4.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, MHW:I Music Player: Additional BGM Set Vol. 6 ↗Jul 9, 2020$1.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Ruby Kulve Heart ↗Apr 23, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Rosegem Kulve Heart ↗Apr 23, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Sapphire Kulve Heart ↗Apr 23, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Topaz Kulve Heart ↗Apr 23, 2020$0.99
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Pendant: Crystal Kulve Heart ↗Apr 23, 2020$0.99

Monster Hunter: World FAQ

Is Monster Hunter: World dead?

No, Monster Hunter: World is not dead. 7,371 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 18,225. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).

How many people play Monster Hunter: World?

7,371 people are playing Monster Hunter: World on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 18,225 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Monster Hunter: World?

Monster Hunter: World reached its all-time Steam peak of 334,684 concurrent players on Aug 12, 2018.

Is Monster Hunter: World growing or declining?

Monster Hunter: World is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 24,261, down 15% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Monster Hunter: World most active?

Monster Hunter: World usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).

How much does Monster Hunter: World cost?

Monster Hunter: World costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Monster Hunter: World has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Monster Hunter: World on Steam is $7.79 (74% off), on Oct 3, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $29.99 right now.

Is Monster Hunter: World on sale right now?

No, Monster Hunter: World is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 67%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 74%.

Where is Monster Hunter: World cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Monster Hunter: World is cheapest in Japan at ¥2,990, about $18.87 or 37% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is Monster Hunter: World good?

Steam players rate Monster Hunter: World Very Positive: 88% of 519,792 reviews are positive.

When did Monster Hunter: World come out?

Monster Hunter: World was released on Steam on Aug 8, 2018.

Who made Monster Hunter: World?

Monster Hunter: World was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..

Is Monster Hunter: World still worth playing?

Monster Hunter: World has a big, active player base on Steam today (7,371 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).

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