Palworld Dev Pocketpair Gives Employees Monster Hunter Wilds Launch Day Off After Receiving ‘Mysterious’ Notes From Staff Who Said They’d Probably Be Too Unwell to Work
The developers at Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, gave their staff a well-deserved day off to celebrate the release of Monster Hunter Rise (it seems there's a slight error in the original text referring to "Monster Hunter Wilds"). As reported by Automaton, the studio playfully acknowledged a wave of "mystery illnesses" among employees on the eve of the game's launch, leading to a company-wide holiday on February 28th.
While a fun gesture, Pocketpair reassured fans that game updates would remain unaffected. This isn't the first time Pocketpair has shown its appreciation for gaming; a similar staff holiday was granted in 2022 for the release of Elden Ring.
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise has enjoyed a phenomenal launch, boasting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This impressive feat propelled it into Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite this success, the game currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance addressing PC performance issues. Furthermore, Capcom has unveiled early details for Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub.
The impact of Monster Hunter Rise's launch is globally significant, particularly in Japan. Automaton highlighted a Japanese indie developer who humorously noted a complete absence of Steam sales since Monster Hunter Rise's release.
To aid your Monster Hunter Rise adventure, explore our resources: discover hidden tips and tricks, master all 14 weapon types, follow our detailed walkthrough, learn how to play multiplayer, and find out how to transfer your beta character. IGN awarded Monster Hunter Rise an 8/10, praising its improved accessibility while noting a lack of significant challenge.
