Pocketpair Gives Staff Day Off for Monster Hunter Wilds Launch

The team behind Palworld granted employees a holiday to enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds' launch.

Japanese developer Pocketpair revealed on social media that staff submitted cryptic notes declaring they'd "likely feel unwell" on February 28th - Monster Hunter Wilds' release date. The studio subsequently declared this an unofficial play day, while reassuring fans that game updates remain on schedule.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

The highly anticipated hunting RPG has stormed Steam charts, reaching 1 million simultaneous players shortly after launch - securing a spot among Steam's top 10 most-played titles ever, surpassing acclaimed games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring.

Despite its massive popularity, Monster Hunter Wilds currently holds a 'Mixed' Steam rating, prompting Capcom to release PC optimization guidelines. The developer has also shared preliminary plans for Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame gathering hub.

The game's cultural impact proves particularly strong in Japan. One indie developer humorously noted their Steam sales plummeting to zero since Wilds' release. Pocketpair maintains this lighthearted tradition - they similarly paused work during Elden Ring's 2022 launch.

For hunters beginning their journey, we recommend checking weapon guides, multiplayer explanations, and beta character transfer instructions. Our full Monster Hunter Wilds review scored the game 8/10, praising its streamlined combat while noting its reduced difficulty curve.