Monster Hunter Wilds is already the highest rated game of the year on Metacritic and dominates Steam

Capcom exceeds expectations and title becomes absolute leader in pre-orders

The hype around Monster Hunter Wilds keeps growing, and now there are numbers to prove that the game from Capcom is already emerging as the biggest release of 2025. Even before its official debut, the highly anticipated action RPG has claimed the top spot on the Metacritic rankings, with an impressive average of 90 points, leaving behind other heavyweights like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (88 points), Civilization VII, and Avowed.

The critical reception has been extremely positive. Out of 74 reviews published so far, 13 gave it a perfect score, highlighting mainly the refined open-world formula, the improvements in accessibility, and the enhanced hunting system. Capcom's new approach to the franchise seems to have raised the level of the experience, making Monster Hunter Wilds a strong contender for Game of the Year.

Absolute dominance on Steam

In addition to critical acclaim, the game's commercial impact is already being felt. On the list of the 100 best-selling games on Steam in 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds has taken the lead, surpassing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Civilization VII, and Avowed, reinforcing that the community is fully engaged.

The latest fiscal report from Capcom reflects this confidence: the company expects to sell 13 million copies still in the current fiscal year and 50 million throughout the game's lifespan. If these numbers are confirmed, the title could surpass Monster Hunter: World (28.1 million copies) and Monster Hunter Rise (16.7 million copies), becoming the biggest commercial success in the franchise.

Imminent release and high expectations

Monster Hunter Wilds will be officially released on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and everything indicates that it will be one of the biggest milestones of the current generation. If the initial performance of the game is any indication, Capcom may be about to deliver a new classic.