The developer of Palworld, Pocketpair, has generously given its staff a day off to enjoy the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. As reported by Automaton, the Japanese studio announced on social media that it had received several "mysterious" notices from employees claiming they would be "feeling unwell" on February 28, the release date of Monster Hunter Wilds. In response, Pocketpair declared the day a sort of holiday for its staff, a kind gesture that won't impact the updates for their games.
Monster Hunter Wilds has made a sensational debut, hitting 1 million concurrent players on Steam and securing a spot in the platform's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite this success, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance on PC performance issues. Furthermore, Capcom has teased early details of Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub for players.
The launch of Monster Hunter Wilds has had a significant global impact, particularly in Japan. One indie developer humorously noted on social media that they hadn't sold a single game on Steam since Monster Hunter Wilds was released. This isn't the first time Pocketpair has shown such generosity; they previously allowed staff a day off to play Elden Ring in 2022.
To kickstart your journey in Monster Hunter Wilds, check out our comprehensive guides. Learn what the game doesn't tell you, explore all 14 weapon types, follow our detailed walkthrough, and understand multiplayer features with our dedicated guide. If you participated in the open betas, we've also got instructions on how to transfer your beta character.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."
