Palworld – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Palworld Box Art
Publisher
Pocketpair
Developer
Pocketpair
Platforms
PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
Release Date
19 January 2024: WW: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre
Survival

Game Overview:

Palworld is an open world survival crafting game developed and published by Pocketpair.

Players befriend and get to know mysterious creatures in the world known as “Pals”. It launched in early access on January 19, 2024.

Latest Updates For Palworld

Palworld is Now Available for PS5 in Japan

Palworld is Now Available for PS5 in Japan

Shortly after releasing for Sony's console in the rest of the world, Pocketpair's open world survival game is now available for PS5 in Japan as well.

Palworld Mobile Game to be Developed by PUBG Studios

Palworld Mobile Game to be Developed by PUBG Studios

Krafton has announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Pocketpair, which will see the former's PUBG Studios developing a mobile version of Palworld.

Palworld’s PS5 Release is on Hold in Japan

Palworld’s PS5 Release is on Hold in Japan

"We apologize to everyone in Japan who was looking forward to it, but all of our staff will do our best to deliver it to PS5 users as soon as possible, so we hope you will wait for a little longer," P...

Palworld is Out Today for PS5

Palworld is Out Today for PS5

Pocketpair's open world survival sensation, which launched for PC and Xbox consoles earlier this year, is out today for PlayStation 5.

Pocketpair on Nintendo Lawsuit – “We’ll Do Our Best to Ensure Indie Devs Aren’t Hindered from Pursuing Creative Ideas”

Pocketpair on Nintendo Lawsuit – “We’ll Do Our Best to Ensure Indie Devs Aren’t Hindered from Pursuing Creative Ideas”

"At this moment, we are unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing upon, and we have not been notified of such details," the Japanese studio says.

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company Are Suing Palworld Developer Pocketpair for Patent Infringement

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company Are Suing Palworld Developer Pocketpair for Patent Infringement

"This lawsuit seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages on the grounds that Palworld infringes multiple patent rights," Nintendo says.

Palworld Will Not Switch to Live Service Free-to-Play Model, Developer Confirms

Palworld Will Not Switch to Live Service Free-to-Play Model, Developer Confirms

"Palworld was never designed with that model in mind, and it would require too much work to adapt the game at this point," Pocketpair says.

Palworld Could be Announced for PS5 at Tokyo Game Show – Rumour

Palworld Could be Announced for PS5 at Tokyo Game Show – Rumour

A PS5 version of the survival title is mentioned in a list of games appearing at TGS, which was published by Japan's CESA.

Palworld Update v.0.3.4 Nerfs Oil Rig Enemies, Adds Meteorite and Supply Drop Interval Settings

Palworld Update v.0.3.4 Nerfs Oil Rig Enemies, Adds Meteorite and Supply Drop Interval Settings

Summoned Pals also receive 25 percent less damage, while tomato and lettuce production efficiency on farms has been buffed.

Palworld Entertainment Established by Aniplex, Pocketpair, and Sony Music Entertainment Japan

Palworld Entertainment Established by Aniplex, Pocketpair, and Sony Music Entertainment Japan

The joint venture's goals include developing the IP's reach and expanding on "global licensing and merchandising activities."

Palworld Developer Has Received No Official Complaints from The Pokemon Company

Palworld Developer Has Received No Official Complaints from The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company previously said that it would "investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to Pokémon."

Palworld – Sakurajima Update is Now Live on PC, New Resources and Raid Boss Revealed

Palworld – Sakurajima Update is Now Live on PC, New Resources and Raid Boss Revealed

New items, weapons and builds are also available alongside the new Meteorite Event, in which players can capture an "unknown" new Pal.

Palworld Creator Says Nintendo Switch Port May be Hard “for Technical Reasons”

Palworld Creator Says Nintendo Switch Port May be Hard “for Technical Reasons”

Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe also dreams of a "true PvP mode" akin to Ark or Rust, with Arena considered "kind of an experiment."

Palworld PS5 Release is Seemingly Being Teased – Rumour

Palworld PS5 Release is Seemingly Being Teased – Rumour

The recent social media activity of Palworld's community manager might be pointing to an upcoming PS5 release for the game.

Palworld: Sakurajima Update – Everything You Need to Know

Palworld: Sakurajima Update – Everything You Need to Know

Pocketpair's monster catching survival game is headed to a new Japan-inspired island with its next update.

Palworld’s Massive Sakurajima Update Launches June 27th, Includes Arena PvP

Palworld’s Massive Sakurajima Update Launches June 27th, Includes Arena PvP

New Pals and subspecies, weapons, a new faction leader to challenge, increased level caps, new building types and PvP await.

Palworld Confirmed for Summer Game Fest, Will Reveal “Some Long Awaited Features”

Palworld Confirmed for Summer Game Fest, Will Reveal “Some Long Awaited Features”

Pocketpair promises a "LOT of exciting things to reveal" for its survival sandbox creature collector at the upcoming showcase.

Palworld Update Buffs Alpha and Lucky Pal HP, Reduces Damage Reduction on Bosses

Palworld Update Buffs Alpha and Lucky Pal HP, Reduces Damage Reduction on Bosses

When dropping items and Pals on death, anyone on the server can pick them up for 24 hours (and they'll also disappear in 48 hours).

Palworld Developer Plans to Add “Many More New Pals” in Future Updates

Palworld Developer Plans to Add “Many More New Pals” in Future Updates

Its upcoming Summer update features four new Pals, an island with various biomes to explore and some new weapons for players.

Palworld Summer Update Trailer Reveals New Pals, Weapons, and Island

Palworld Summer Update Trailer Reveals New Pals, Weapons, and Island

Four new Pals, a flamethrower and futuristic rifle, and a new island with sakura trees await players this coming Summer.

Palworld Patch Fixes Issue Causing Pal Attacks to Deal Half Damage

Palworld Patch Fixes Issue Causing Pal Attacks to Deal Half Damage

The patch is live on PC and reduces the jittering of sleeping Pals on their beds and the hit detection of specific Pal attacks.

Palworld Summer Update Will Add New Island, Pal Species, Buildings, and Weapons

Palworld Summer Update Will Add New Island, Pal Species, Buildings, and Weapons

Pocketpair also revealed that it's working hard to prepare its PvP-focused Arena update for players "as soon as possible."

Palworld Arena Gets First Gameplay Teaser, Out Later This Year

Palworld Arena Gets First Gameplay Teaser, Out Later This Year

The teaser sees two trainers facing off, with three Pals on each side and players free to support their team until a victor remains.

Palworld Developer Working on Patch to Fix Multiplayer Save Data Not Loading on Xbox

Palworld Developer Working on Patch to Fix Multiplayer Save Data Not Loading on Xbox

Following the arrival of its first raid boss, multiplayer save data from older versions of the survival title have not been properly working.

Palworld’s First Raid Boss is Now Live, New Items and Quality of Life Changes Added

Palworld’s First Raid Boss is Now Live, New Items and Quality of Life Changes Added

You can now boost Pal XP with Training Manuals, enhance their stats with fruit, mine ore from a specific building, and more.

Palworld Had a Budget of Just $6.7 Million, Made “Tens of Billions of Yen” in Profit

Palworld Had a Budget of Just $6.7 Million, Made “Tens of Billions of Yen” in Profit

CEO Takuro Mizobe says Pocketpair intends to remain a small studio: "Big-budget triple-A games are not for us."

Palworld Developer Pocketpair is Open to Considering Acquisition Offers

Palworld Developer Pocketpair is Open to Considering Acquisition Offers

However, CEO Takuro Mizobe says the studio is not currently engaged in any such talks with Microsoft.

Palworld’s First Raid Bellanoir Revealed, “Coming Soon”

Palworld’s First Raid Bellanoir Revealed, “Coming Soon”

The "powerful evil Pal" is the first new addition to the roster since the title entered early access and is a fight for "only the most skilled."

Pocketpair is “in Talks” to Bring Palworld to More Platforms

Pocketpair is “in Talks” to Bring Palworld to More Platforms

The action-adventure survival game is currently available only on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.

Palworld and Helldivers 2 Have Several Lessons to Teach Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones

Palworld and Helldivers 2 Have Several Lessons to Teach Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones

The two surprise hits of this quarter have also had extensive development periods but showcase a fundamental difference in their approaches.

Palworld Bug for Capturing Rival Trainers “Unintentionally Fixed”, Pocketpair Apologizes

Palworld Bug for Capturing Rival Trainers “Unintentionally Fixed”, Pocketpair Apologizes

A recent patch removed the bug inadvertently, meaning players can no longer capture the Tower bosses and wield them in battle.

Palworld Patch Adds Full Keyboard Configuration Support, Save Data Backup from World Selection

Palworld Patch Adds Full Keyboard Configuration Support, Save Data Backup from World Selection

Pals will also attack enemies even if combat isn't active when commanded to attack aggressively, among other improvements.

Palworld Sells 15 Million Copies on Steam, Gets 10 Million Players on Xbox

Palworld Sells 15 Million Copies on Steam, Gets 10 Million Players on Xbox

In light of its never-ending popularity Palworld has hit new milestones across its PC release as well as on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Palworld Developer Says it’s “Overwhelmingly Short of People”

Palworld Developer Says it’s “Overwhelmingly Short of People”

"We are looking for people for all positions, but we are especially looking for planning and engineers," Pocketpair says.

Palworld Patch Fixes Players Capturing Each Other’s Pals, High-Power Relaxaurus Raid

Palworld Patch Fixes Players Capturing Each Other’s Pals, High-Power Relaxaurus Raid

An issue that caused crashes and save data corruption for guilds if the total captured Pals hit 7000 has also been fixed.

Palworld Crosses 19 Million Players, Steam Sales Top 12 Million

Palworld Crosses 19 Million Players, Steam Sales Top 12 Million

Pocketpair's survival crafting title continues to post big numbers less than two weeks after launching on Xbox consoles and PC.

Palworld is the Biggest 3rd Party Game Pass Launch Yet

Palworld is the Biggest 3rd Party Game Pass Launch Yet

It has had over seven million players on Xbox and Windows PCs and peaks at nearly 3 million daily active players on consoles.

Palworld Guide – The Fastest Pals And Where To Find Them

Palworld Guide – The Fastest Pals And Where To Find Them

Here is how you can get hold of the fastest Pals in Palworld.

Palworld – Why is it So Successful?

Palworld – Why is it So Successful?

Pocketpair's latest survival crafting title is a massive success, but why is it so appealing for new players and Pokemon fans? Find out here.

Palworld Guide – How To Farm Ore

Palworld Guide – How To Farm Ore

Here is how you can farm ore in Palworld.

Palworld Guide – How to Level Up Faster

Palworld Guide – How to Level Up Faster

Here is how you can level up faster in Palworld.

What the Hell is Going on with Palworld’s Poké-likes?

What the Hell is Going on with Palworld’s Poké-likes?

Dubbed "Pokemon with guns", Pocketpair's survival game has attracted accusations of plagiarism- but what exactly is going on?

The Pokemon Company Says it “Intends to Investigate” Palworld and “Take Appropriate Measures”

The Pokemon Company Says it “Intends to Investigate” Palworld and “Take Appropriate Measures”

"We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game," the company has said in an official statement.

Palworld Crosses 8 Million Units Sold

Palworld Crosses 8 Million Units Sold

In less than six days, Pocketpair's monster-catching open world survival game has sold over 8 million units on Steam alone.

Palworld Surpassed Fortnite’s US Daily Active Users on Xbox Series X/S on January 22nd

Palworld Surpassed Fortnite’s US Daily Active Users on Xbox Series X/S on January 22nd

Circana's Mat Piscatella also revealed that Xbox Series X/S players of the survival crafting title had over 200 minutes of playtime on average.

Palworld Roadmap Includes PvP, Raid Bosses, Cross-Play, and More

Palworld Roadmap Includes PvP, Raid Bosses, Cross-Play, and More

In its early access period, the survival title will also add improvements to the building mechanics, new islands, Pals, and more.

Palworld Guide – Element Type Chart, And Best Weapons And Where To Find Them

Palworld Guide – Element Type Chart, And Best Weapons And Where To Find Them

Here's how to take advantage of the different elements in Palworld and equip yourself with the best weapons for success.

Palworld Sells Over 7 Million Copies

Palworld Sells Over 7 Million Copies

Pocketpair also confirmed to Geoff Keighley that the sales numbers are for Steam only and don't include Xbox or Game Pass.

Palworld is Now Steam’s 2nd Highest Concurrently Played Game of All Time

Palworld is Now Steam’s 2nd Highest Concurrently Played Game of All Time

The survival crafting title reached 1,864,421 concurrent players recently, beating Counter-Strike 2's all-time record on the platform.

Palworld Could be Headed to PS5

Palworld Could be Headed to PS5

Hot on the heels of its wildly successful early access launch on PC and Xbox, Pocketpair's survival game might also be headed to Sony's platform.

Palworld Update is Live for Xbox and Microsoft Store PC, Fixes Sound Issues

Palworld Update is Live for Xbox and Microsoft Store PC, Fixes Sound Issues

However, other known issues, like the PC version not recognizing a control pad or having a button to quit the game, still remain.

Palworld Surpasses 6 Million Units Sold

Palworld Surpasses 6 Million Units Sold

The monster-catching survival game also hit a peak concurrent user count of 1.7 million across all platforms, Pocketpair announced.

Palworld Guide – How To Catch Pals, Best Pals And How To Get Them

Palworld Guide – How To Catch Pals, Best Pals And How To Get Them

The survival crafting title has many options for the erstwhile creature collector. Here are some of the best Pals and how to get them.

Palworld Developer Says Steam and Xbox Differences Are Due to Certification

Palworld Developer Says Steam and Xbox Differences Are Due to Certification

"Some of these things will take extra time...we're at the mercy of the certification here. We're desperately trying to speed this up."

Palworld Becomes 3rd Highest Concurrently Played Game on Steam Ever

Palworld Becomes 3rd Highest Concurrently Played Game on Steam Ever

Pocketpair's creature collector has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player counts for Lost Ark and Dota 2 on Steam.

Palworld Crosses 5 Million Copies Sold

Palworld Crosses 5 Million Copies Sold

Pocketpair's survival crafting title has hit a new sales milestone just a day after announcing more than four million copies sold.

Palworld Surpasses 1.2 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Overtaking Cyberpunk 2077

Palworld Surpasses 1.2 Million Concurrent Players on Steam, Overtaking Cyberpunk 2077

That's the highest concurrent player count to date on Steam for a paid game, and the fifth-highest overall.

Palworld Sells Over 4 Million Copies in 3 Days

Palworld Sells Over 4 Million Copies in 3 Days

"Momentum has increased since yesterday" for the early title "with the latest sales at 86,000 units per hour," says Pocketpair.

Palworld Sells 3 Million Units, Surpasses 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam

Palworld Sells 3 Million Units, Surpasses 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam

Its concurrent users peak is the 6th-highest to date in the history of Steam, overtaking the likes of Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy.

Palworld – Everything You Need to Know

Palworld – Everything You Need to Know

The survival crafting meets Pokemon-style title, with guns and grenade launchers, is out now. Here's what you should know before playing.

Palworld Guide – 15 Excellent Tips and Tricks it Doesn’t Tell You

Palworld Guide – 15 Excellent Tips and Tricks it Doesn’t Tell You

Survival is rough in Pocketpair's creature collection title. Here are some tips that should make the adventure a little easier.

Palworld Guide – How To Farm Gold Coins

Palworld Guide – How To Farm Gold Coins

Gold Coins can buy anything in Palworld, from Rare Pals and blueprint schematics to ingredients. Here's how to quickly farm them.

Palworld Crosses 2 Million Copies Sold in 24 Hours

Palworld Crosses 2 Million Copies Sold in 24 Hours

Pocketpair's survival-crafting title also reached 561,278 peak concurrent players on Steam, reaching 12th on the all-time charts.

Palworld Hits 530,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Palworld Hits 530,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

It has surpassed the all-time concurrent player peaks of the likes of Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto 5, Valheim, and more.

Palworld Sells Over 1 Million Copies in 8 Hours

Palworld Sells Over 1 Million Copies in 8 Hours

The survival crafting title is in early access for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One, and recently hit 462,632 peak concurrent players on Steam.

Palworld Developer Working on PvP, Player Trading, Building Updates, and Raid Boss

Palworld Developer Working on PvP, Player Trading, Building Updates, and Raid Boss

Pocketpair also revealed that the project began development with just four team members and has been in the works for three years.

Palworld Sees Nearly 300,000 Concurrent Steam Players Upon Early Access Launch

Palworld Sees Nearly 300,000 Concurrent Steam Players Upon Early Access Launch

Pocketpair's survival-crafting title has 298,012 concurrent players on Steam (and rising) since launching a few hours ago in early access.

Palworld Early Access is Now Available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One

Palworld Early Access is Now Available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One

Gather all your Pals - Pocketpair's "Pokemon with guns" is officially available in early access, with over 100 creatures to collect.

Palworld Developer Insists the Game is Not a Scam in FAQ

Palworld Developer Insists the Game is Not a Scam in FAQ

The latest FAQ for Palworld insists that the game is definitely coming out on January 19, and that it is not a scam.

Palworld Early Access Review – Pokemon: Survival Evolved

Palworld Early Access Review – Pokemon: Survival Evolved

Pocketpair's eagerly awaited "Pokemon with guns" title is here, but does it offer more for creature-collecting fans to dive into? Find out here.

F1 23, Persona 3 Reload, and Palworld Headline Second Wave of Game Pass in January

F1 23, Persona 3 Reload, and Palworld Headline Second Wave of Game Pass in January

Go Mecha Ball, Brotato, and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank are also inbound, with Persona 3 Reload and Anuchard arriving in early February.

Palworld Early Access Launch Won’t Have PvP or Crossplay

Palworld Early Access Launch Won’t Have PvP or Crossplay

Developer Pocketpair will share a roadmap for its Year 1 plans shortly after the launch of early access on January 19th.

Palworld is Also Coming to Game Pass, Early Access Content Detailed

Palworld is Also Coming to Game Pass, Early Access Content Detailed

Pocketpair's survival crafting title will have over 100 Pals, +70 building types and more than 350 items for the early access launch.

Palworld is Coming to Steam as an Early Access Release on January 19

Palworld is Coming to Steam as an Early Access Release on January 19

Monster catching open-world survival crafting game Palworld now has an Early Access release date slated for later this month.

Palworld Enters PC Early Access in January 2024

Palworld Enters PC Early Access in January 2024

The survival crafting title, which features cute little creatures called Pals wielding guns, is also coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Palworld Trailer Showcases Various Pals and Their Abilities

Palworld Trailer Showcases Various Pals and Their Abilities

There's a large variety, whether the plant-based Lyleen, the imaginatively named Jetragon, or the suspiciously designed Boltman.

Palworld Receives New Gameplay Trailer, Adds Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Versions

Palworld Receives New Gameplay Trailer, Adds Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Versions

Pocketpair has announced that its Pokemon-like survival game will also launch for Xbox consoles when it arrives next year.

Palworld Showcases More Gameplay in New Trailer

Palworld Showcases More Gameplay in New Trailer

Pocketpair's Pokemon-inspired crafting survival open world RPG continues to look wonderfully bizarre in its newest trailer.

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