By Sagar V. Mankar 
Six years after its initial release, Monster Hunter World has made an unexpected return to the top of the Steam charts.
The open-world action RPG from Capcom recently cracked over 100,000 concurrent players, beating out heavyweights like Call of Duty and outpacing newer releases.
So what explains this monumental comeback?
A Perfect Storm of Discounts and Hype
The first major factor is a steep discount on Steam.
As part of the Winter Sale, Monster Hunter World was marked down by nearly 70%, making the game wildly affordable for new players and enticing former hunters.
Capcom drew attention to the deal, explicitly encouraging newcomers and veterans alike to drop into the world of Astera.
The second factor is excitement for the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise: Wilds.
Revealed at The Game Awards, the new Monster Hunter title has fans revisiting previous games in anticipation.
Curiosity about the series is at an all-time high, driving new players to World as an entry point.
X (Twitter) Users are running a #ReturntoWorld campaign to encourage people to revisit this six-year-old masterpiece and share experience.
Wide Acclaim and Accessibility
Even six years later, Monster Hunter World maintains a 90 Metascore, with generally glowing reviews praising its addictive gameplay and lush environments.
For many gamers, it remains the most accessible and welcoming Monster Hunter game yet, with quality-of-life refinements that lower the barrier of entry.
Put simply, Monster Hunter World offers an exciting hunting genre.
As of now (January, 3rd, 2024) it is in the Top 5 on Steam just behind Call of Duty and PUBG.
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