The developers at Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, gave their staff a well-deserved day off to celebrate the launch of Monster Hunter Rise (assuming "Monster Hunter Wilds" is a typo). As reported by Automaton, the studio playfully acknowledged a wave of "mysterious" sick calls on February 27th, attributing them to the highly anticipated release. This led to February 28th, the official launch day, becoming an unofficial company holiday dedicated to enjoying the game.
Pocketpair reassured fans that game updates would remain unaffected by this generous gesture. This isn't the first time the studio has shown its appreciation for its employees' gaming passions; a similar day off 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 experienced a phenomenal launch, boasting 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This impressive figure catapulted the game into Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring.
Despite the game's immense popularity, Monster Hunter Rise currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance on PC performance issues. Furthermore, Capcom has announced 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 reported on a Japanese indie developer who humorously lamented a complete lack of Steam sales since Monster Hunter Rise's release.
To enhance your Monster Hunter Rise experience, explore our resources: discover hidden aspects of the game, master all 14 weapon types, follow our detailed walkthrough, learn the ropes of multiplayer gameplay, and find out how to transfer your beta character. IGN awarded Monster Hunter Rise an 8/10, praising its refined combat while noting a lack of significant challenge.
