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

The developer of Palworld, Pocketpair, has graciously 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 several employees mysteriously claimed they would be "feeling unwell" on the game's release day, February 28. In a light-hearted response, Pocketpair declared the day a sort of holiday for its team, though they reassured fans that updates for their games would continue uninterrupted.

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Monster Hunter Wilds has burst onto the scene with a staggering 1 million concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the platform's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing giants like Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite this phenomenal start, 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 impact of Monster Hunter Wilds' launch is felt worldwide, yet it's especially notable 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' release. This isn't the first time Pocketpair has shown such support for gaming culture; they previously granted a day off for staff to play FromSoftware's Elden Ring in 2022.

To enhance your Monster Hunter Wilds experience, explore our guides on what the game doesn't tell you, a comprehensive overview of all 14 weapon types, our ongoing walkthrough, and a multiplayer guide to team up with friends. If you participated in the open betas, learn how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics and offering enjoyable combat, though noting a lack of significant challenge.