The developer of Palworld, Japanese studio Pocketpair, has given its staff a well-deserved day off to enjoy the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. As reported by Automaton, the studio humorously noted on social media that a number of its employees had mysteriously claimed to be "feeling unwell" on the game's release date, February 28. In a light-hearted gesture, Pocketpair declared the day a sort of holiday for its team, emphasizing that this would not impact updates on their own games. This isn't the first time Pocketpair has shown such generosity; they previously allowed staff a day off to play FromSoftware's Elden Ring back in 2022.
Monster Hunter Wilds has hit the ground running, achieving an impressive milestone with 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This success has propelled it into Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing notable titles 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 on PC performance issues. Additionally, 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 impact worldwide, with a particularly strong effect in Japan. Automaton highlighted a humorous post from a Japanese indie developer who jokingly mentioned not selling a single game on Steam since Monster Hunter Wilds was released.
For those diving into Monster Hunter Wilds, there are several resources available to enhance your gaming experience. Check out what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types, and our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough. If you're interested in playing with friends, our multiplayer guide has you covered. For those who participated in the open betas, there's also information on how to transfer your beta character to the full game.
IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, noting that "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."
