Palworld
News, coverage and analysis tracking Palworld across the outlets.- Palworld dating Sim is officially real, as PocketPair announced development has begunPocketPair has announced that the Palworld Dating Sim, initially an April Fools' joke, is now officially in development. The company confirmed that work has begun on the new title.
Palworld dating Sim is officially real, as PocketPair announced development has begunPocketPair has officially announced that development has begun on a Palworld dating simulator. Further details regarding the project's scope and release window have not yet been disclosed.
As expected - Slay the Spire 2 leads the way for the most played Steam Deck games for March 2026Slay the Spire 2 topped the list of most played games on Steam Deck in March 2026. The article provides a top 50 list of popular titles, with other notable games including Stardew Valley, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring. The author also mentions continued playtime in Overwatch and Death Stranding 2.- A Palworld horror-themed dating sim spinoff is on the wayDeveloper Pocketpair has announced Palworld: More Than Just Pals, a horror-themed dating sim spinoff where players can romance and consume the game's creatures. Despite the announcement coinciding with April Fool's Day, Pocketpair insists it is not a joke and has launched a Steam page for the title. This follows the recent announcement of another spinoff, Palworld: Palfarm, a farming simulator.
Palworld: More Than Just Pals Dating Sim Is Also a Horror GamePocketpair has announced Palworld: More Than Just Pals, a dating sim spin-off that began as an April Fools' joke and is now slated for a 2025 release. A new gameplay video reveals horror elements, including a time loop and strange memories, alongside romance options with human and Pal characters. The game is in development for PC, while the main Palworld title is in early access for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.- Palworld Dating Sim 'Pal world! More Than Just Pals' Gets New Trailer Featuring Horror, Time Loops, andPocketpair has released a new trailer for Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, a spin-off dating sim based on Palworld, which is planned for PC via Steam. The trailer showcases a blend of romance, horror, puzzles, and time loop mechanics, featuring familiar Palworld characters reimagined as classmates and staff. The game is currently available for wishlisting on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Cursed Palworld dating sim "is real" and just got another trailer as Pocketpair publishing boss says it's our fault for asking for it: "You will carry this burden for the rest of your days"Pocketpair has released a new trailer for Palworld ~ More Than Just Pals, an official dating simulator spin-off that is confirmed to be in development for PC. Publishing head John Buckley stated that the game is being made due to fan demand and will carry a "burden" for players. The trailer hints at dark undertones, including horror and mystery elements, suggesting a subversion of typical dating sim tropes.
Yes, the Palworld dating sim is actually realPocketpair has officially announced that the Palworld Dating Sim, titled Palworld: More Than Just Pals, is in active development, confirming it is not an April Fools' joke. The game will feature conversations with Pals and characters from the original Palworld, alongside a time loop narrative with elements of murder and mystique, drawing comparisons to Doki Doki Literature Club.- Palworld! More Than Just Pals ‘Special Video’, characters detailedPocketpair has released a new trailer, information, and screenshots detailing characters for their upcoming game, Palworld. The "Palworld! More Than Just Pals" special video provides further insight into the game's world and its inhabitants.
Palworld funny guy John Buckley threatens more April Fool's shenanigans, but I'm not joking when I say we need…Pocketpair publishing lead John Buckley is hinting at more April Fool's jokes, potentially leading to real game releases like the Palworld dating sim, Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, which received a Steam page after its initial joke announcement. The article discusses the possibility of this dating sim becoming a full release, noting its detailed Steam description and system requirements.
The director of Tales of Kenzera: Zau learned his most important game development lesson while working with Ridley Scott: 'That's why we're able to make games faster'Surgent Studios, facing financial difficulties after its debut game Tales of Kenzera: Zau underperformed, has pivoted to a faster development model. Inspired by conversations with Pocketpair and the work ethic of Ridley Scott, director Abubakar Salim led the studio to release two distinct games, Dead Take and FixForce, focusing on sustainability and iterative learning.
"Slay the Spire 2 is the obvious call" for March's biggest banger, Palworld publishing boss says, but "don't sleep" on this cute open-world survival game quietly crushing it on SteamJohn Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, recommends players check out the survival crafting game Blossom: The Seed of Life, which he believes is being overlooked amidst major releases like Slay the Spire 2 and Crimson Desert. While acknowledging Crimson Desert's janky controls, he praised it as a significant release for March.
Palworld dev reluctantly goes back to work instead of playing more Crimson Desert, after sinking dozens of hours into…John Buckley, head of publishing at Palworld developer Pocketpair, expressed his enjoyment of Crimson Desert after sinking 26 hours into the game over a weekend. Despite finding some aspects like the narrative weaker, he praised the combat and voice-over work. Buckley humorously noted his reluctance to return to work on Palworld instead of continuing to play Crimson Desert.
"No way haters will stop this": Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead says AI tech like Nvidia DLSS 5 will "replace expensive raytracing" someday, and "this is just a little uncanny beginning"Daniel Vávra, lead developer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, believes AI technologies like Nvidia's DLSS 5 could eventually replace expensive ray tracing. He suggests future AI could be trained for specific art styles and character models, calling the current state an 'uncanny beginning'. While many in the industry express concerns about AI in games, Vávra is optimistic about its potential.
The Best Base Pals in Palworld Right Now (Home Sweet Home Update)This guide for Palworld focuses on optimizing base pal selection and roles, especially after the Home Sweet Home update. It emphasizes understanding work suitability levels, role overlap with priority systems, the advantage of dark-type pals, and pal size for efficient base management. The article breaks down recommendations for specific tasks like lumbering, kindling, mining, watering, planting, gathering, electricity generation, cooling, medicine production, transporting, and handiwork, highlighting key pals and the strategic use of Applied Technique Books.
Palworld devs are "still bad at spending money and we're still bad at saving money" according to Pocketpair publishing head, as the studio "can take risks others can't"Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, stated that the studio is "still bad at spending money, and we're still bad at saving money," a situation he attributes to the success of Palworld. This financial approach allows Pocketpair to take risks that other companies cannot, while they continue to work on Palworld 1.0 and publish other titles.
Palworld publishing boss thinks "we're a few years away" from a AAA survival crafting game, and he was "super excited" for the one Blizzard canceledJohn Buckley, head of publishing for Palworld, believes AAA companies are a few years away from attempting another survival crafting game, but expects them to increasingly borrow elements from the genre. He expressed excitement for a potential AAA survival crafting title, referencing a canceled Blizzard project.
All those upcoming spin-offs aside, Pocketpair apparently aren't all that interested in a Palworld "media empire"Pocketpair, the developer behind Palworld, has stated they have no desire to become a media empire despite announcing several spin-off games. Publishing head John Buckley explained that these projects, including a dating sim and a card game, are created in response to direct player requests. While acknowledging Palworld's success, Pocketpair aims to focus on making fans happy rather than expanding into a large media franchise.
"We have no desire to be a media empire," says Palworld publishing head, but Pocketpair would be stupid to let…Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, stated that the company has no intention of creating a "media empire" with Palworld. He clarified that any spinoffs are a direct response to player demand rather than a strategic expansion.
"This is my dream game": After 7 hours, Palworld publishing chief delivers a glowing Crimson Desert verdict:…Palworld publishing lead John Buckley shared a glowing review of Crimson Desert after seven hours of gameplay, calling it his "dream game" despite acknowledging criticisms. Pearl Abyss's open-world title has received mixed to mostly positive reviews, with GamesRadar+ awarding it 4/5 stars for its explorable world but noting a lackluster story.