Palworld Dev Grants Day Off for Monster Hunter Wilds Launch After 'Mysterious' Staff Notes

The developer of Palworld, Japanese studio Pocketpair, has announced a unique and generous gesture for its staff. On February 28, the official release date of Monster Hunter Wilds, Pocketpair gave its employees the day off to enjoy the new game. This decision came after several staff members humorously claimed they would be "feeling unwell" on the release day, hinting at their eagerness to play Monster Hunter Wilds. Pocketpair clarified that this fun gesture would not impact the updates on their own games, ensuring fans that development would continue smoothly.

Monster Hunter Wilds has made a remarkable entry into the gaming world, achieving a staggering 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This feat has propelled it into Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing popular titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite its success, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance addressing PC performance issues. Additionally, Capcom has revealed early details about 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 its home country of Japan. One Japanese indie developer humorously noted on social media that they hadn't sold a single game on Steam since Monster Hunter Wilds was released, highlighting the game's dominance in the market. This isn't the first time Pocketpair has shown such support for game releases; they previously gave their staff a day off to play FromSoftware's Elden Ring in 2022.

For those embarking on their Monster Hunter Wilds adventure, there are several resources available to enhance your experience. Check out what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't explicitly tell you, and explore a comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. Additionally, our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough and multiplayer guide will help you navigate the game with friends. If you participated in one of the open betas, learn how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character to the full game.

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."