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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 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 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.
Palworld 1.0 briefly overtook the king of Steam, Counter-Strike 2, and devs can't help but bask in the victory: "Let me enjoy this moment for just a little longer"
Following its 1.0 update, Palworld has seen a massive surge in players, briefly surpassing Counter-Strike 2 in concurrent players on Steam. Pocketpair's John Buckley shared his excitement for the achievement, with other industry figures like Will Powers from Pearl Abyss offering congratulations. CEO Takuro Mizobe also expressed gratitude to the fans for enjoying the game.
Palworld developer Pocketpair decides not to raise the open-world survival game's price tag as it nears a 1.0 launch later this week
Developer Pocketpair announced that Palworld will not increase its price from $29.99 upon its 1.0 launch on July 10th, as a thank you to players. The open-world survival game has surpassed 40 million players since its early access debut in January 2024 and will also be available on Xbox and PC Game Pass on launch day.
“A natural, ugh, why?” Palworld lead plants the flag on the right side of the AI discussion
Palworld's lead developer, Takuro Mizobe, has taken a stance on the ongoing discussion surrounding artificial intelligence in game development. He expressed his views, suggesting a particular side in the debate, which was shared via a post on Destructoid.
Palworld: More Than Just Pals Dating Sim Is Also a Horror Game
Pocketpair 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, and
Pocketpair 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.
Yes, the Palworld dating sim is actually real
Pocketpair 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.
Slay the Spire 2 has delayed Palworld 1.0 "at least a whole day," jokes publishing head: "Pocketpair is…
Pocketpair Publishing lead John Buckley jokingly stated that the release of Slay the Spire 2 has delayed Palworld 1.0 by at least a day. He explained that Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe, a fan of Slay the Spire, has been heavily playing the new release, impacting his availability. The article also touches on the success of Slay the Spire 2 and its potential for "Indie of the Year."
