The developer of Palworld, Japanese studio Pocketpair, has granted its staff a day off to enjoy the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. This decision came after several employees humorously reported feeling "unwell" on the game's release day, February 28. In a light-hearted gesture, Pocketpair announced this unofficial holiday on social media, ensuring fans that their game updates would remain unaffected.

Monster Hunter Wilds has hit the ground running, boasting an impressive 1 million concurrent players on Steam, which has propelled it into the top 10 most-played games on the platform, surpassing titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite this success, the game has received a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance on PC performance issues. Additionally, Capcom is gearing up for 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, especially in Japan, where its influence is keenly felt. One Japanese indie developer even jokingly mentioned on social media that they hadn't sold a single game on Steam since Monster Hunter Wilds' release. This isn't the first time Pocketpair has shown such generosity; they previously gave their staff a day off to play Elden Ring in 2022.

To kickstart your adventure in Monster Hunter Wilds, be sure to check out essential tips and a comprehensive guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game. Our ongoing Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough, a multiplayer guide for playing with friends, and instructions on transferring your character from the open beta are also available to enhance your gaming experience.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics in smart ways, making for enjoyable combat but noting a lack of real challenge.