Palworld
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Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 4: Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, the Epic Games Store's End of Summer Sale with discounts on various titles, and bundles from Humble Bundle. Notable deals include free games on Amazon Luna and significant discounts on popular titles across multiple storefronts.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 4: Last chance for PlayStation's Gamescom Sale
This weekend features significant sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles, with many deals ending soon. Notable discounts include God of War Ragnarok, Red Dead Redemption 2, and various titles from Capcom and the PlayStation Gamescom Sale.
"Palworld's not finished": With update 1.1 coming, Pocketpair lead says "we're doing something players have been screaming at us to do" after the "soft prologue" of 1.0
Pocketpair's lead John Buckley stated that Palworld's upcoming update 1.1 will address a highly requested feature that was intentionally omitted from the 1.0 release to avoid hindering its launch. He described the initial release as a 'soft prologue' and indicated that the studio is now comfortable adding features that may not have been part of the original vision.
After 6 years, the survival game Palworld studio Pocketpair "would not exist without" is finally ready to escape Steam Early Access jail – and hopefully, its "Mostly Negative" rating, too
Pocketpair has announced that its six-year-old survival game, Craftopia, will finally leave Steam Early Access and launch its 1.0 version in 2027. The studio, which "would not exist without" Craftopia, also teased an Xbox release for the same year. The game currently holds a "Mostly Negative" rating on Steam, with feedback citing it as unfinished and abandoned.
Palworld Online Release Date Leak & Game Spec Details
A leak suggests Palworld Online, Garena's mobile MMORPG based on Pocketpair's game, will launch on November 30, 2026, for iOS and Android devices. Pre-registration is reportedly open in South Korea, with milestone rewards offered to players. The game requires iOS 12.0 or later and has a base size of 2.9 GB.
Pocketpair exec argues Steam concurrency numbers don’t tell the whole tale of a game’s health
A Pocketpair executive argues that Steam's player concurrency numbers do not fully represent a game's health, especially for titles available on multiple platforms. While acknowledging the data's existence, he emphasizes that metrics like daily active users provide a more accurate picture, citing the discourse around Palworld's concurrency drop as an example of misunderstanding.
Games worth looking at in the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest highlights numerous games in the genre, featuring demos, discounts, and release windows. Notable titles include the highly-rated Early Access game Abiotic Factor, the space-train adventure Breathedge 2, and the upcoming 1.0 release of Valheim. Other recommended games with recent updates or significant discounts are Voidtrain, Len's Island, Aska, Planet Crafter, Project Zomboid, Once Human, and Palworld.
People don't understand Steam player numbers, Palworld lead says: "Poor Marathon and stuff are getting dragged through the mud ... I'm sure our day's coming"
John Buckley, publishing lead at Pocketpair, believes that the focus on Steam player numbers as a sole metric for game success is misleading. He argues that player falloff is normal and that concurrent user counts don't tell the whole story, especially for multiplatform games. Buckley suggests that Daily Active Users (DAU) would be a more informative metric for understanding a game's actual player base.
Pocketpair lead thought if Palworld 1.0 hit 200k concurrent players, "that'd be party time" – then…
Pocketpair's John Buckley expressed surprise at Palworld 1.0's success, stating that reaching 200,000 concurrent players would have been cause for celebration. The game instead achieved 960,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, far exceeding expectations and significantly impacting the studio. Buckley also discussed the development of related titles like Palfarm, aiming to cater to a broader audience within the Palworld universe.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 577: Stars Reach’s next generation trek
The Massively OP Podcast episode 577 covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, the upcoming MapleStory Classic World, a preview of Stormforge, playable Kodan in Guild Wars 3, and Palia's fall roadmap. The hosts also touch on Daybreak Game Company's financials and other meta site topics.
WRUP: This is where the fish lives edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans. Brianna Royce will check out Stars Reach and City of Heroes, Chris Neal is playing Palworld, Eliot Lefebvre anticipates updates for Final Fantasy XIV and Warframe, Sam Kash plans to play Guild Wars Reforged and Gloria Victis, and Tyler Edwards is catching up in World of Warcraft. Pierre is returning to Final Fantasy XIV and replaying A Plague Tale: Innocence in anticipation of A Plague Tale: Requiem.
Palworld and No Man's Sky are intensifying their months-long flirtation, and if those two don't just kiss…
Developers from Palworld and No Man's Sky, Pocketpair and Hello Games respectively, have engaged in a public flirtation regarding a potential collaboration. This exchange, involving key figures like Sean Murray and John Buckley, has intensified over social media, with both studios expressing interest and referencing past interactions and song lyrics.
Enshrouded 1.0 will make its hardest boss less of a "chore"
Keen Games is implementing significant changes to Enshrouded's final boss, the Fell Dragon Youngling, for its 1.0 launch on October 15. These updates, based on community feedback, aim to make the boss fight challenging but less of a "chore" by adjusting the arena, fixing bugs, and adding new combat mechanics. The developer is also reintroducing faster updrafts for gliders as an optional setting and improving NPC pathfinding and fishing mechanics.
What Goes Into A Game Price Tag?
The article explores the factors influencing video game pricing, from the standard $70 AAA price point to lower-cost indie titles. Experts and developers discuss how production costs, market demand, and pricing strategies impact a game's success, with examples like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Mina the Hollower illustrating different approaches. The piece highlights that while some games command premium prices, others thrive by offering lower entry points to reach a wider audience.
No Man’s Sky Goes Free On Nintendo Switch 2 For One Week Only
No Man's Sky is available as a free download on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 from August 20 to August 26, celebrating its tenth anniversary. Hello Games founder Sean Murray mentioned that the game's next update, tentatively titled Cosmos, is coming soon, and the studio is also working on a new game called Light No Fire. The article also touches on the game's redemption arc since its initial release and potential discussions with Palworld.
Steam has been taken over by sandbox games including Palworld, study of 98,555 games finds, but RPGs and FPS games are…
A study of 98,555 games on Steam reveals that sandbox titles, exemplified by Palworld's $500 million earnings, are among the highest earners. First-person shooters and role-playing games follow closely in revenue generation. However, the report highlights that the top 1% of games account for 84.5% of estimated revenue, with the median game earning only $3,631.
These China-exclusive Pokemon TCG figures have ruined my entire day
Exclusive Pokemon Trading Card Game figures are being released in China to celebrate the 30th anniversary, featuring adorable Pikachu models and a commemorative Charizard figure based on original artwork. While these items will launch in September, their availability outside of China is uncertain, with the author expressing disappointment about potential secondary market markups and shipping costs.
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.
Behold, "the whole story of Steam's economy in one picture": the top 1% of games earn 84.5% of estimated revenue, and most games barely make anything
A new analysis of 99,206 paid games on Steam reveals that the top 1% of games earn 84.5% of the estimated revenue, with half of all paid games earning less than $4,000 lifetime. The report, which excludes free-to-play titles, highlights extreme revenue disparities and a rapidly growing Steam catalog that outpaces revenue growth.
