Palworld Dev Grants Employees Monster Hunter Day Off

The developers at Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, gave their staff the day off to play Monster Hunter Rise (it seems there's a slight error in the original text, referencing "Monster Hunter Wilds"). As reported by Automaton, the studio playfully acknowledged a wave of "mysterious" employee absences predicted for February 28th, the game's official release date. This generous gesture allowed employees to enjoy the highly anticipated launch, with Pocketpair assuring fans that game updates would remain unaffected.

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Rise has enjoyed a phenomenal launch, boasting 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 this success, the game's Steam reviews are currently "mixed," prompting Capcom to release official guidance on PC performance issues and announce details for Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub.

The impact of Monster Hunter Rise's launch is global, but particularly noticeable in Japan. Automaton reported on a Japanese indie developer who humorously lamented a complete lack of Steam sales since Monster Hunter Rise's release. This isn't Pocketpair's first foray into game-day holidays; they similarly granted staff time off for Elden Ring's release in 2022.

To enhance your Monster Hunter Rise experience, explore our resources: uncover hidden game mechanics, master all 14 weapon types, follow our detailed walkthrough, learn how to play multiplayer, and discover 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.