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Pocketpair lead says "TemTem are not our rivals" as the series gets its own Palworld-like survival game
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, stated that Temtem is not a rival to Palworld, emphasizing respect for all developers. This comes as Temtem's spin-off, Temtem: Pioneers, introduces survival and crafting elements, drawing comparisons to Palworld. The Temtem official account echoed this sentiment, aiming to be another option for fans of the genre.
Palworld Online will bring Pocketpair's IP to a mobile MMO
Publisher Garena has announced Palworld Online, a mobile MMO version of Pocketpair's creature collector sandbox, set to launch exclusively on iOS and Android devices before the end of 2026. This new iteration will lean heavier into MMO elements than the original Palworld, which recently received its official Version 1.0 release.
Need more Palworld in your life? Good, because it’s becoming a mobile MMORPG with Palworld Online
Garena is developing Palworld Online, an officially licensed mobile MMORPG based on Pocketpair's survival game, set to launch worldwide in 2026. The game will retain core mechanics like creature collecting, survival, crafting, and base-building, but within a seamless shared open world featuring cooperative and competitive multiplayer activities. Garena emphasizes that Palworld Online is being built specifically for mobile devices with a touch-friendly interface.
Palworld is officially getting an MMO spin-off that introduces "original story elements," but it'll only…
Palworld is officially getting an MMORPG spin-off titled Palworld Online, developed and published by Garena for mobile platforms including iOS and Android. This officially licensed title will introduce new narrative elements and expand the creature-collecting survival experience into a massively multiplayer online ecosystem. Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe expressed confidence in Garena's mobile game expertise for the global launch, which is slated for release sometime this year.
Palworld Online is a new MMORPG coming to iOS and Android later this year
Garena has announced Palworld Online, an officially licensed MMORPG spinoff of the popular creature-collecting survival game, set to launch on iOS and Android later this year. This mobile-first reimagining will feature a new narrative, cooperative progression, PvE, PvP, and world bosses, with no current plans for PC or console versions. Both Garena and Pocketpair expressed enthusiasm for bringing the Palworld essence to mobile players worldwide.
Palworld Online Announced: Garena Brings Palworld to Mobile — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Garena has announced Palworld Online, a new MMORPG for iOS and Android devices, developed in collaboration with Pocketpair. The mobile game will feature an original story, a seamless open world, and core gameplay mechanics of gathering, base building, and capturing Pals for combat and cooperation. It is designed with mobile accessibility in mind, featuring a streamlined interface and optional one-tap controls.
MMO Week in Review: I want to believe
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates and announcements for numerous titles including Stars Reach, EverQuest Legends, Elder Scrolls Online, and Final Fantasy XIV. Key stories include Stars Reach's official early access date, Elder Scrolls Online's post-layoff roadmap, and Guild Wars 3 revealing its composers. The article also touches on game development, business practices, and player sentiment across various MMORPGs.
Palworld Online is a New MMORPG for Android and iOS, Out in 2026
Garena has announced Palworld Online, a new MMORPG for Android and iOS developed in partnership with Pocketpair, set for release in 2026. The mobile title will reimagine Palworld's creature-collecting survival crafting elements with an interconnected open world, co-op features, and PvP battles. Garena president Terry Zhao emphasized preserving the original game's depth while optimizing for mobile, and Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe praised Garena's mobile expertise.
Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold
PC gaming on Steam in 2026 shows a strong trend of innovative indie titles like Palworld thriving, while traditional AAA games struggle to gain traction. Despite industry layoffs, unique projects from smaller teams are resonating with players, contrasting with the performance of recent AAA releases such as Halo: Campaign Evolved and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Palworld TCG Prices Skyrocket as eBay Scalpers Profit Off of Card Game Launch
The Palworld Trading Card Game has launched, leading to a surge in prices on eBay as scalpers capitalize on the new collectible cards released by developer Pocketpair. The game's launch has seen significant interest from collectors and resellers.
Palworld’s TCG Has Been Out One Day and Scalpers Have Already Taken Over
The Palworld Official Card Game has experienced immediate issues with scalping on its first day of release, with rare cards like Cattiva selling for thousands of dollars on eBay. Despite the game's initial success and high demand, prices for some cards have already seen significant drops, indicating a volatile market driven by hype and limited initial supply.
Palworld 1.0 review: A solid creature collector with a mild identity crisis
Palworld's 1.0 release offers a solid creature-collecting experience with satisfying base management and breeding systems, though its survival crafting elements and edgy humor feel less developed. While drawing comparisons to Pokémon and Ark, the game carves out its own niche with unique pal mechanics, but the reviewer wishes it leaned more into its distinct features rather than relying on "hokey ultra-violence satire" and a strict building grid.
Palworld TCG cards are already selling for up to $4,000 as Pocketpair's tabletop game follows in Pokemon's footsteps, with resellers dominating the market 1 day after launch
The first set of Palworld Trading Card Game cards, "Dawn of Palpagos," launched on July 30, 2026, with rare cards like the Cattiva Gold Soul selling for up to $4,000 on eBay. This follows a trend seen with Pokemon cards, where resellers and scalpers inflate prices shortly after release, leading to concerns about the TCG's accessibility.
Palworld lead shrugs off "dead game" suggestions as Pocketpair's survival hit continues to bring in half a million concurrent Steam players mid-week, weeks after 1.0 launch
Pocketpair's John Buckley addressed claims of Palworld being a 'dead game' by highlighting its continued success with half a million concurrent players on Steam mid-week, weeks after its 1.0 launch. Despite a natural decline from its peak player count, the survival-crafting title has surpassed 40 million players across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
How Long Is Palworld 1.0? Real Playtimes for Busy Gamers | Two Average Gamers
Palworld 1.0, released on July 10, 2026, offers a significantly expanded experience compared to its early access version, with playtime estimates ranging from 30-40 hours for a rushed playthrough to over 150 hours for full completion. The game's main story and leveling are now intertwined, requiring players to reach the level cap of 80 to see the ending. Pocketpair has introduced customizable world settings, allowing players to adjust experience gain, capture rates, and other factors to tailor the playtime to their preferences.
Palworld dev Pocketpair demonstrates that it's pro mods, even those cursed NSFW ones, by releasing a patch to…
Palworld developer Pocketpair has released a patch specifically for the PC version of the game to improve mod stability. This update comes shortly after the game's 1.0 release and follows a studio lead's acknowledgment of NSFW mods, suggesting a more permissive stance on player modifications.
An overlooked Palworld ability lets you instantly revive your Pals without waiting around for 10 minutes
An overlooked ability of the Palworld creature Lyleen allows players to instantly revive fallen Pals, bypassing the standard 10-minute wait time. This mechanic, known as Harvest Goddess, can be reset by swapping Lyleen in and out of the Palbox, providing a quick way to bring your entire team back into action.
Latest Palworld patch keeps Victor & Shadowbeak from accidentally teleporting out of existence, prevents Panthalus…
Pocketpair has released patch 1.0.2 for Palworld, addressing several bugs that emerged after its 1.0 launch. The update fixes issues with tower bosses Victor & Shadowbeak teleporting out of existence and prevents Panthalus from crashing dedicated servers. It also includes miscellaneous fixes for terrain display, lighting, achievements, and quest dialogue.
Palworld patch fixes broken missions, achievements, and more as Pocketpair stops Panthalus from sending you and your…
Pocketpair has released patch v1.0.2 for Palworld, addressing numerous bugs and performance issues. The update fixes broken missions, achievements, softlocks, graphical glitches, and critical disconnection problems encountered during boss fights like Panthalus and Victor & Shadowbeak. Control options and key binding carry-over have also been improved.
Yes, the Palworld devs see your cursed NSFW mods: "I don't think this is official"
Pocketpair's publishing chief John Buckley retweeted NSFW mods for Palworld, including a heavily altered Lovander, prompting a humorous response from Buckley stating, "I don't think this is official." The article uses this as a cautionary tale about the potential virality of online content.
