Monster Hunter Wilds Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

$394.5MEst. Gross Revenue

6,334,035 estimated sales, 58% positive reviews, and $312,637,632.12 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action58% Positive$69.99

Revenue Overview

$394.5M

Gross Revenue

$312.6M

Developer Revenue

6,334,035

Est. Copies Sold

$394.5M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$272.1MLow estimate
$394.5MBest estimate
$816.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$394,547,040
− Steam Platform Fee(20.8%)
−$81,909,408
Developer Revenue
$312,637,632

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 79.2%($312,637,632)Steam: 20.8%($81,909,408)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$68,909,408

More context in the Steam game revenue hub or in the Steam revenue calculator.

How we estimate this

58%positive
218,415Total Reviews
126,681positive (58%)
91,734negative (42%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    218,415 reviews and a 58% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.

  2. 2

    Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier

    For Monster Hunter Wilds, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.

  3. 3

    Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price

    Rather than relying only on the current price of $70, we estimate a realized average sale price of $62 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 20.8%. That turns an estimated $394,547,040 in gross revenue into roughly $312,637,632 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$62.29

List price $69.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

20.8%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Monster Hunter Wilds use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x29 and a calibrated average sale price of $62 instead of a flat 30x/0.75 model. Factors like age, price tier, discount history, genre, and review profile all affect the true reviews-to-sales ratio.

Platform Comparison

Hypothetical: What would the developer earn at the same gross revenue?

Steam

Gross revenue baseline: $394,547,040

To developer

$312,637,632

To developer: 79.2%

$312,637,632

Platform fee: 20.8%

$81,909,408

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $394,547,040

To developer

$347,321,395

To developer: 88.0%

$347,321,395

Platform fee: 12.0%

$47,225,645

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 12.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $394,547,040

To developer

$276,182,928

To developer: 70.0%

$276,182,928

Platform fee: 30.0%

$118,364,112

* Actual sales on Epic and GOG are not estimated. Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales volumes.

Genre Market Position

Top 1% by revenue in Action
1%

Top 1% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Monster Hunter Wilds ranks in the top 1% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 66× this group's median.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

79.4h avg57.2h median

79.4h

Average Playtime

57.2h

Median Playtime

7.9h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Monster Hunter Wilds keeps players engaged for an average of 79.4 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity10% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
PublisherCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release DateFebruary 26, 2025
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$69.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$62.29
GenreAction
Peak Players12,494
SteamSpy Owners20,000,000 .. 50,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Monster Hunter Wilds earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Monster Hunter Wilds's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $394,547,040.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $272,101,407
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $394,547,040
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $816,304,221

The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

How many copies has Monster Hunter Wilds sold on Steam?

With 218,415 Steam reviews and a 58% positive rating, we estimate Monster Hunter Wilds has sold between 4,368,300 and 13,104,900 copies, with a best estimate of 6,334,035.

This is based on the Boxleiter method, which uses the observation that roughly 1 in every 20 to 60 buyers leaves a Steam review. For the midpoint we do not assume a universal 30x value; we use a calibrated multiplier of x29 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does CAPCOM Co., Ltd. earn from Monster Hunter Wilds?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 20.8%, CAPCOM Co., Ltd. keeps an estimated $312,637,632 from Monster Hunter Wilds's gross revenue of $394,547,040.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $394,547,040
  • Steam's Fee (20.8%): -$81,909,408
  • Developer Revenue: $312,637,632

Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

What percentage does Steam take from Monster Hunter Wilds?

Steam uses a tiered revenue sharing model that reduces the platform's cut as a game earns more:

  • First $10 million: 30% to Steam, 70% to developer
  • $10M to $50M: 25% to Steam, 75% to developer
  • Above $50M: 20% to Steam, 80% to developer

For Monster Hunter Wilds, with an estimated gross revenue of $394,547,040, this results in an effective rate of 20.8%. Steam keeps approximately $81,909,408 and CAPCOM Co., Ltd. receives $312,637,632.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Monster Hunter Wilds?

These estimates use the Boxleiter method, a widely-used industry approach that estimates game sales from the number of Steam reviews.

Factors that affect accuracy:

  • Review-to-purchase ratio varies by genre
  • Discount history - games with frequent deep sales may have higher ratios
  • Regional pricing - different prices in different markets are not captured
  • Refunds - Steam's return policy means some counted sales were refunded
  • Bundled sales - keys sold through third-party bundles may not generate reviews

We provide a confidence range ($272,101,407 to $816,304,221) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $62.

What would Monster Hunter Wilds earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Monster Hunter Wilds generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, CAPCOM Co., Ltd. would keep approximately $347,321,395 - that's $34,683,763 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $47,225,645. Epic charges 0% on the first $1 million in annual per-app revenue and then 12% on the remaining amount. On GOG (30% cut), the developer would earn approximately $276,182,928.

Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

How long do players spend in Monster Hunter Wilds?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 79.4 hours in Monster Hunter Wilds, with a median playtime of 57.2 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.