Summary
- Pocket Pair is exploring bringing Palworld to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, expanding its player base.
- Xbox Game boosted Palworld's success, despite Xbox version differences due to certification issues.
- Pocket Pair plans to add new features to Palworld, such as PvP and a Raid system for end-game challenges.
While Pokémon saw a massive influx of players thanks to a successful word-of-mouth marketing campaign and the accessibility of Xbox Game . Fortunately, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch owners may soon be able to experience Palworld's bizarre action.
Per Bloomberg, Pocket Pair "is in talks" to bring Palworld over to systems outside of Steam and Xbox but since no specific platforms were named, it's safe to assume the company is in the process of negotiating a PlayStation 5 port. It's also not impossible for the game to exist on the Nintendo Switch but it's worth noting that this scenario is still highly unlikely given Palworld's direct competition with Pokémon which has an exclusivity deal with Nintendo. Pocket Pair also noted that it's open to a partnership with a bigger publisher, elaborating that it would consider an acquisition deal.
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Palworld Is Different On Xbox And PC
While a huge amount of players were drawn to Palworld thanks to its addition to Xbox Game , many subscribers were annoyed to discover that the build used for the console is distinctly different from the one available on Steam. Pocket Pair has stated that this is largely due to issues with Microsoft's certification process, stating that the Xbox version is still the complete game but without a few quality-of-life features. Pocket Pair released a substantial patch for the console version roughly a month after Palworld released into early access, fixing many of the most problematic bugs.
What Lies Ahead For Palworld?
Given Pocket Pair's small size, the developer was understandably shocked when Palworld became such a global sensation, hosting over 25 million in the month of its release. The studio has confirmed that it intends to expand on the game in the coming months, noting that players can expect plenty of an extra end-game challenge.
Source: Bloomberg
- Developer(s)
- Pocket Pair, Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Pocket Pair, Inc.
- Platform(s)
- Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
