The developer of Palworld, Pocketpair, has graciously granted its staff a day off to enjoy the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. As reported by Automaton, the Japanese studio humorously noted on social media that several employees mysteriously reported feeling unwell and unable to work on the game's release day, February 28. This playful gesture underscores the excitement surrounding Monster Hunter Wilds, yet Pocketpair reassured fans that their game updates would remain unaffected.
Monster Hunter Wilds has made a remarkable debut, boasting an impressive 1 million concurrent players on Steam. This achievement has propelled it into Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing popular titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring. Despite its success, 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 the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub for players.
The impact of Monster Hunter Wilds extends globally, with a particularly strong influence in its home market of Japan. A Japanese indie developer humorously mentioned on social media that they hadn't sold a single game on Steam since Monster Hunter Wilds launched. Pocketpair's tradition of giving staff days off for major game releases is not new; they did the same in 2022 for the launch of FromSoftware’s Elden Ring.
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IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, stating, "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."
