The developers at Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, gave their staff February 28th off—Monster Hunter Rise's official release date. According to Automaton, the studio received numerous "mysterious" employee notices citing potential illness on the 28th. This seemingly spontaneous holiday is a thoughtful gesture, though Pocketpair reassured fans that game updates would remain unaffected.
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise launched to phenomenal success, boasting over 1 million concurrent Steam players, propelling it into Steam's top 10 most-played games ever. This impressive feat surpasses even titles like *Baldur's Gate 3*, *Hogwarts Legacy*, and *Elden Ring*. Despite this, the game currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official PC performance guidance and announce details for Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub.
Rise's impact is global, but particularly strong in Japan. Automaton reported on a Japanese indie developer jokingly lamenting a complete absence of Steam sales since Rise's release. This isn't Pocketpair's first employee gaming holiday; they similarly granted time off for *Elden Ring's* 2022 release.
To enhance your *Monster Hunter Rise* experience, explore our resources: discover what the game doesn't explicitly explain, master all 14 weapon types, follow our detailed walkthrough (in progress), learn the ropes of multiplayer, 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.
