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Palworld and No Man's Sky leads pour more fuel on the potential collab fire and fans are convinced it's finally happening: "My 2 favorite games together? Yes please"
Developers from Palworld and No Man's Sky are continuing to hint at a potential collaboration between the two games, fueling fan speculation. Following past teasing and playful exchanges on social media, including references to Eminem's 'Stan,' both game leads are keeping the possibility alive, though logistical challenges remain.
How to get Chromite in Palworld
This guide explains how to find and farm Chromite in Palworld, a resource required for crafting Hexolite. Players can locate Chromite underground on Feybreak Island and can mine it using a crafted Metal Detector or by utilizing the partner skill of a Smokie Pal. A passive farming method involves breeding Smokies and using the Pal Disassembly Conveyor to collect the dropped Chromite.
"Many people" tried securing a Palworld collab and failed, lead says, but Pocketpair isn't unique: "Almost every popular game is getting collab offers"
Pocketpair's publishing lead, John Buckley, stated that Palworld receives numerous collaboration offers, many of which are rejected due to not fitting the game's survival ethos. He believes this is common for popular games, noting that while they are open to collaborations with titles like Fortnite, No Man's Sky, and Ark, they are discerning about which partnerships to pursue.
Palworld’s First Post-Launch Update Won’t Spend a Year in Development, Says Pocketpair
Pocketpair is planning the first major post-launch update for Palworld, with development not expected to take a full year. The studio is soliciting player ideas but aims for smaller, focused additions rather than massive overhauls. This approach aligns with their philosophy of not wanting to overextend long-term support for the game.
Pocketpair 'not planning to spend a year making a massive update' for Palworld 1.1
Pocketpair's John Buckley clarified that the upcoming Palworld 1.1 update will not involve a year-long development cycle for massive undertakings like adding new continents or levels. While the team is open to suggestions, they aim for more manageable updates rather than a complete overhaul. The release date for Palworld 1.1 remains unannounced.
Palworld devs "not planning to spend a year" making a "massive" 1.1 update, publishing lead clarifies after quickly regretting asking fans for ideas
Palworld publishing lead John Buckley clarified that Pocketpair is not planning a year-long development cycle for a massive 1.1 update, despite player suggestions for large-scale additions like new continents. The team is focusing on more realistic updates, similar to recent patches that improved base building and expedition rewards, with larger content drops reserved for potential future major versions.
Palworld fans 'do not realize the sheer number of collabs we've rejected' even with the survival…
Palworld's publishing head, John Buckley, revealed that the studio has rejected numerous collaboration proposals, emphasizing a selective approach to partnerships. While acknowledging the appeal of collaborations like the one with Terraria, Pocketpair prioritizes maintaining the game's core identity and fun-first approach over simply adding content for its own sake.
Palworld lead tells fans they "simply do not realize the sheer number of collabs we've rejected" because…
Pocketpair's John Buckley stated that Palworld has rejected a significant number of collaboration offers, emphasizing the company's 'fun-first' approach. While acknowledging some players prefer lore-focused partnerships, Buckley highlighted that only collaborations that genuinely make sense are pursued, citing examples like Terraria, Valheim, and Ultrakill.
Palworld Update Fixes The Game’s Biggest Frustration
Pocketpair has released update v1.0.3 for Palworld, addressing several player frustrations and bugs. The update makes collecting World Tree Holy Water more accessible through various in-game activities and reduces its weight. It also fixes an issue where summoned Pals would freeze and stop attacking, and adjusts technology unlock levels for the Jetragon mount.
New Palworld patch makes building bases over water much easier, and finally lets you earn World Tree Holy Water through…
A new Palworld update significantly lowers the level requirement for building bases over water to level 23, down from 66, encouraging earlier experimentation. Additionally, World Tree Holy Water has been buffed with a longer duration, reduced weight, and new acquisition methods through World Tree expeditions and fishing. These changes aim to improve the overall player experience following the game's 1.0 release.
2 years later, famous Palworld bug returns in 1.0 to bless players with a giant Sekhmet "at least 200x her normal…
A humorous bug that causes Pals in Palworld to grow to enormous sizes has reappeared following the game's 1.0 update. This bug, first observed around the game's early access launch, has been reported by players on Reddit and appears to be a non-modded, vanilla game feature that affects all players in multiplayer. Developer Pocketpair has not commented on the bug, but players seem to enjoy the amusing visual glitch.
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse Is Out Exclusively on Android
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse, a Metroidvania with roguelite and village-building elements, is now available exclusively on Android. Developed by Frontside 180 and published by Pocketpair, the game features a cursed witch who can possess enemies and procedurally generated dungeons. It also supports online co-op for up to four players and had previously launched on PC in March 2026.
MMO Week in Review: Palworld Online sets its sights on the MMORPG genre
Garena has licensed the Palworld IP from Pocketpair to develop a mobile-only MMORPG titled Palworld Online, set to launch in 2026. The announcement comes amidst other MMO news including updates for Guild Wars 3, Lord of the Rings Online, and Aion 2, as well as the official completion of Electronic Arts' acquisition.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Studio is Avoiding the Use of Generative AI for Design, Asset Production
Game Science, the studio behind Black Myth: Wukong and Black Myth: Zhong Kui, is intentionally avoiding the use of generative AI for design and asset production in its upcoming title, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Co-founder Yang Qi stated the team prefers to rely on its own methods, though they are not entirely opposed to the technology. The studio also confirmed that Black Myth: Zhong Kui will feature a new protagonist based on the mythological exorcist Zhong Kui, rather than being a DLC for Black Myth: Wukong.
Palworld 1.0 is "very much for the fans," so the Pocketpair devs "weren't really thinking about critic reception at all," lead says
Pocketpair's John Buckley explained that Palworld 1.0's lack of critic reviews is because the team prioritized keeping the content a secret for fans rather than engaging in traditional press outreach. He acknowledged that this approach might differ for future titles, as the company is relatively new to the media relations aspect of the industry.
Best Palworld 1.0 Solo Settings to Cut the Grind, Not the Fun | Two Average Gamers
This guide for Palworld 1.0 explains how to adjust game settings to reduce tedious chores without sacrificing the core gameplay challenge. It differentiates between 'difficulty sliders' that affect combat and 'friction sliders' that impact repetitive tasks like inventory management and base maintenance. The article recommends specific settings to save time, such as reducing item weight and structure deterioration, while advising players to leave combat-related settings untouched to preserve the intended difficulty.
Can You Play Palworld Solo in 1.0? Yes, and Here's the Setup | Two Average Gamers
Palworld's 1.0 update is designed to be highly playable solo, with all content, including tower bosses and the World Tree finale, accessible without other players. Key changes like the Negotiator NPC, permanent defense structures, and shorter tower fights benefit solo players, though raid difficulty scaling with worker Pals presents a unique challenge. The article provides setup advice and clarifies that while some optional content like Hard Mode towers and ranked arenas are geared towards multiplayer, the core game experience is fully achievable alone.
"A lot of these things are actually not made by us," Palworld lead explains following card game launch and MMO…
Pocketpair's John Buckley clarified that while Pocketpair developed Palworld, other companies like Krafton and Garena are responsible for the mobile spin-offs Palworld Mobile and Palworld Online, respectively. Buckley emphasized that Pocketpair remains self-funded and self-owned despite licensing out the intellectual property for various projects.
Is Palworld Worth It in 2026? A Verdict for Busy Adults | Two Average Gamers
Palworld 1.0 is a survival game with a significant gap between critical reception and player scores, reflecting its strengths in gameplay loops and weaknesses in polish. While critics point to issues with AI, performance, and shallow building, players praise its addictive systems and creature collection. The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X, including day one on Game Pass, and despite a lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, its merits are considered independent of legal outcomes.
Evening Reading - August 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Beast of Reincarnation and Marvel Rivals, updates on Gears of War: E-Day and Street Fighter 6, and announcements for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Palworld Online. The article also touches on business news regarding GameStop stock and discusses physical video game media.
