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Palworld lead defends launch rival Enshrouded, says Pocketpair didn't eat the survival game's lunch and was fortunate to stand out in a "stacked" time for the genre
Pocketpair's John Buckley defended Keen Games's Enshrouded, stating it's one of the best survival games and that Palworld was fortunate to stand out during a crowded launch period for the genre. Both games entered early access in January 2024, with Enshrouded reaching five million players and Palworld surpassing two million concurrent players on Steam.
Pirate game Windrose dethrones Steam's survival champion as it sails up the charts
The pirate survival game Windrose, published by Pocketpair and developed by Kraken Express, has achieved significant success on Steam, surpassing long-standing titles like Rust. The game offers a PvE experience with soulslike combat inspiration, extensive building options, and a story involving a 1700s captain challenging Blackbeard. Windrose is currently available in Early Access on PC with up to eight-player co-op support.
Pokemon and Palworld clone Pickmos removed from Steam: "We are revising the game to ensure a controversy-free…
The game Pickmos, which was accused of being a clone of Palworld and Pokemon, has been removed from Steam. Its publisher, Networkgo, intervened due to player feedback and concerns about asset flipping and design theft. The developer, PocketGame, is revising the game for a controversy-free experience and will re-release it after publisher approval.
Piratical Survival-Crafter Windrose Racks Up 500k Sales in Two Days
Kraken Express and Pocketpair announced that their piratical survival-crafter Windrose has sold 500,000 units in its first two days on Steam Early Access. The developers thanked players for their support and are preparing another hotfix update. The game is expected to remain in Early Access for 1.5 to 2.5 years.
Pirate survival Windrose sees 500,000 mateys buy the game as Steam reviews are 'Mostly Positive'
The pirate survival game Windrose has sold over 500,000 copies within its first two days of release, achieving a 'Mostly Positive' review score of 87% on Steam. The game also reached nearly 100,000 concurrent players in its first 24 hours. Developer Kraken Express is reportedly seeking an ISP to improve the game's connectivity.
Windrose sells 500k copies in 48 hours, proving the hunger for piracy is alive and well ahead of Ubisoft's…
The co-op pirate adventure game Windrose has sold over 500,000 copies within its first 48 hours of Early Access release. Developed by Pocketpair Publishing, the game has achieved a 'Very Positive' review score on Steam, indicating strong player interest in the piracy simulation genre.
After 4 hours of pirate survival in Windrose, I'm reinstalling Sea of Thieves
After four hours in the pirate survival game Windrose, the author finds it lacking compared to Sea of Thieves. Despite Windrose's early access success with nearly 70,000 concurrent players, the article argues it feels more like a survival game with a pirate skin rather than a true pirate experience. The author highlights Sea of Thieves' strengths in emergent gameplay and player interaction, which Windrose fails to replicate.
Open-world pirate survival game Windrose launches to 69,000 Steam players and 88% positive reviews: "Scratches that…
The open-world pirate survival game Windrose has launched into Steam Early Access with a peak of 69,544 concurrent players and an 88% positive review score. The game, developed by Windrose Crew and published in Japan by Pocketpair, blends elements of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Sea of Thieves, and Valheim, and has been praised for its optimization and cohesive gameplay.
Windrose Early Access
The pirate-themed PvE survival adventure game Windrose has launched in Early Access for Windows. Developed by Kraken Express and Pocketpair, the game features soulslite combat and challenging boss encounters.
Palworld 1.0 is "still in the oven," Pocketpair publishing lead says, before teasing that the studio will "crack the oven open a little when it's nearly done"
Pocketpair's head of communications, John Buckley, stated that Palworld 1.0 is still in development and "in the oven." He confirmed that the team is focusing on the full release and will provide teasers as it gets closer to completion. Buckley also expressed confidence in Pocketpair's marketing strategy for the game's launch.
Is Windrose Coming To PS5 Or Xbox? Here's What The Developers Have Said
The pirate survival game Windrose is currently available in early access on PC via Steam. Developer Kraken Express has stated that future platform announcements will be made through official channels, leaving open the possibility of a console release on platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The game features a 'build-craft-survive' loop with souls-like combat and naval battles, drawing inspiration from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Windrose Dev Talks Black Flag Inspiration And Why Dropping Free-To-Play Was Best
The producer of the pirate game Windrose discussed its inspiration from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and the decision to drop its free-to-play MMO model for a paid early access release on PC. The studio found that sustaining a live-service free-to-play game was too resource-intensive and that players preferred a buy-to-play PvE adventure. Windrose is published by Pocketpair and is currently available on Steam.
Palworld 1.0 is “Still in the Oven,” Says Pocketpair’s Head of Communications and Publishing
Pocketpair's Head of Communications and Publishing, John Buckley, stated that the 1.0 update for Palworld is still in development and not ready for release. He asked for patience from players, comparing the development process to baking and promising more information when the update is closer to completion. Buckley also discussed the game's potential as a definitive survival crafting experience and its post-launch content plans, suggesting it may not follow a decade-long update model like No Man's Sky.
Temu-tier Palworld imitator Pickmon changes a single title letter 'to better align with our brand identity' and definitely not for any other reason, guys, honest
The creature-collecting survival game Pickmon, developed by NetworkGo, has been renamed Pickmos after changing a single letter in its title. The publisher claims the change is to better align with its brand identity and lore, though the move comes amid scrutiny for its visual similarities to existing games like Pokémon and Palworld, and potential legal concerns from Nintendo.
Pokemon and Palworld Knockoff Pickmon Changes Name for "Lore" Reasons
The game Pickmon, noted for its similarities to Pokemon and Palworld, has been renamed Pickmos by developer Pocketgame. The developer claims the change is to better align with the game's lore and brand identity, suggesting the '-mos' suffix signifies a 'complete ecosystem' and 'grand cosmos'. Despite the name change for the game, the creatures within it remain called Pickmon, leading to some confusion. The article speculates the name change may be an attempt to avoid legal challenges from Nintendo and Pocketpair due to the game's striking similarities.
Pokemon and Palworld clone Pickmon changes its name by one letter to "better align with our brand identity and…
The creature-collecting game Pickmon, which faced accusations of being a clone of Palworld and Pokemon, has announced a name change to 'Pickmos' to better align with its brand identity. Developer PocketGame is also addressing concerns about creature designs, stating they are handled by a professional team and have undergone trademark searches, while also requesting proof of trademark rights from accusers.
MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama
This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
Betawatch: EverQuest Legends sets beta, Lord of Mysteries sets expectations
Several MMORPGs are entering or continuing beta testing phases, including EverQuest Legends which begins a strictly NDA-based closed beta on April 24th. Lord of Mysteries, an adaptation of Chinese novels, and Crystalfall, an 'Exile-like' MMOARPG, are also highlighted. Windrose, a pirate survival game, is set to enter early access on April 14th.
Swashbuckling co-op survivor Windrose sets sail into early access next week, which means it's time to battle Blackbeard and a big flower
The co-op pirate survival game Windrose, developed by Windrose Crew and published by Pocketpair, will launch into early access on April 14th. The game features custom character creation, ship combat, base building, and 'soulslite' combat against various enemies, including a giant flower boss. The developers estimate an early access period of one and a half to two and a half years.
Palworld dev wishes "nothing but the best" for new Temtem survival game and says Pocketpair "thought the trailer looked great," but he knows comparisons are inevitable
Pocketpair's communications head John Buckley expressed support for the newly announced survival game Temtem: Pioneers, acknowledging that comparisons to Palworld are inevitable. Buckley stated that the trailer looked great and wished the developers at Crema the best, while also noting that similarities are a natural part of the industry.
