The developers at Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, gave their staff the day off to play Monster Hunter Rise (assuming "Wilds" is a typo). As reported by Automaton, the studio playfully acknowledged a wave of "mystery illnesses" among employees—a clear indication of their excitement for the game's release on February 28th.
This generous gesture, while seemingly spontaneous, didn't disrupt game updates, Pocketpair assures us. The move highlights a positive work culture, reflecting a company that values employee well-being.
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise launched to phenomenal success, boasting over 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This impressive figure catapulted 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 its popularity, the game received a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance on PC performance issues. Furthermore, Capcom has announced details for Title Update 1, introducing an endgame social hub.
Monster Hunter Rise's impact is global, particularly resonating in Japan. Automaton reported on a Japanese indie developer humorously lamenting a significant drop in Steam sales since Rise's release.
This isn't Pocketpair's first foray into game-day holidays. In 2022, they similarly granted their employees a day off to celebrate the launch of FromSoftware's Elden Ring.
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IGN awarded Monster Hunter Rise an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of significant challenge: "Monster Hunter Rise 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."
