Pocketpair Grants Day Off for Monster Hunter Wilds Launch After Staff's 'Mysterious' Illness Notes

The developer of Palworld, Japanese studio Pocketpair, has graciously given its staff a day off to enjoy the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. As reported by Automaton, the studio humorously noted on social media that several employees had mysteriously reported feeling unwell on the game's release date, February 28. Pocketpair embraced the situation, declaring it a sort of holiday for their team, though they reassured fans that game updates would remain unaffected.

Monster Hunter Wilds has made a sensational debut, amassing 1 million concurrent players on Steam and securing a spot in the platform's top 10 most-played games of all time. It surpasses heavy hitters like Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite this, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance addressing PC performance issues. Additionally, Capcom has teased the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub to enhance player interaction.

The impact of Monster Hunter Wilds extends globally, with a particularly strong reception in Japan. One local indie developer humorously lamented on social media that they hadn't sold a single game on Steam since Monster Hunter Wilds launched. Interestingly, Pocketpair has a history of such gestures, having previously given its staff a day off for the release of FromSoftware's Elden Ring in 2022.

To aid players in their Monster Hunter Wilds journey, resources are available detailing what the game doesn't explicitly explain, along with a comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types. Ongoing resources include a detailed walkthrough, a multiplayer guide for playing with friends, and instructions for transferring characters from the open beta. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics to offer enjoyable battles, though noting a lack of significant challenge.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List