The developer of Palworld, Pocketpair, has generously given its staff the day off to enjoy the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. As reported by Automaton, the Japanese studio announced on social media that a number of employees mysteriously claimed they would be "feeling unwell" on February 28, the official release date of Monster Hunter Wilds. Embracing the spirit of the occasion, Pocketpair declared the day a sort of holiday for its staff, though it was quick to reassure fans that game updates would continue as planned.
Monster Hunter Wilds has kicked off with a bang, achieving an impressive 1 million concurrent players on Steam, which places it in the top 10 most-played games of all time on the platform, surpassing titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite this success, the game has garnered a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance on PC performance issues. Additionally, Capcom has already teased early details of Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub to enhance player interaction.
The launch of Monster Hunter Wilds has had a significant global impact, especially in Japan. Automaton highlighted a humorous social media post from a Japanese indie developer, claiming they hadn't sold a single game on Steam since Monster Hunter Wilds' release. This isn't the first time Pocketpair has supported its staff's gaming passions; the studio did the same when FromSoftware's Elden Ring was released in 2022.
To help you dive into the world of Monster Hunter Wilds, we've compiled essential guides and resources. Check out our insights on what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't tell you, and explore a detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. For those looking to progress, we're developing a comprehensive Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough. If multiplayer is your thing, our Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide explains how to team up with friends. And for beta participants, 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, praising the game for smoothing out the series' rough edges and delivering fun fights, though noting a lack of real challenge.
