Pocketpair Not Planning Major Update for Palworld 1.1 Palworld, which launched in July after more than two years of early access, has seen sustained player activity on Steam, with concurrent player numbers remaining high even a month after its full release. While the game’s initial surge has stabilized, it continues to outperform metrics from its early access phase. Despite this, Pocketpair’s publishing and communications head, John "Bucky" Buckley, has cautioned players about expectations for future updates. Buckley recently sparked discussions when he celebrated the game’s 1.0 launch by retweeting an image of a "Palworld v1.1 brainstorming session," accompanied by a comment about returning to "the grind." The post invited player suggestions, which quickly generated over 2,000 responses. Some proposals, such as additional storage slots, were deemed feasible, while others—like cross-server PvP or the ability to play as pals—were more ambitious. Buckley eventually clarified that the team would not prioritize all requests, citing the immense time required to develop certain features. In response to a suggestion for a "variant system" for pals, Buckley explained that while the concept was technically achievable, it would take "a year or more unless we hyper focus it." He emphasized the team’s preference for manual development over automation, aligning with Pocketpair’s public stance against generative AI in game development. When asked why the process would be so time-consuming, Buckley reiterated that the team aimed to create content by hand rather than relying on automated tools. The conversation highlighted the challenges of balancing player demands with development realities. While no official release date for Palworld 1.#steam #palworld #pocketpair #john_bucky_buckley #palworld_11
Pocketpair Unveils 'Palworld Online,' a New MMO Set for 2026 Pocketpair, the developer behind the wildly successful survival game Palworld, has announced a new entry in its expanding franchise: Palworld Online, an MMO set to launch on mobile platforms in 2026. The project, developed by Garena under an official Pocketpair license, aims to capitalize on the momentum of the original game’s Steam launch, which achieved record-breaking numbers. While the main game’s console and PC versions have yet to be tracked, its mobile counterpart has already drawn significant attention. Palworld Online will be available on iOS and Android, with a release date scheduled for later in 2026. Garena, a Singapore-based developer with over 15 years of experience in mobile gaming, will handle the project. The company is known for its work on titles like Path of Exile, League of Legends, Need for Speed, and EA Sports FC, lending credibility to the partnership. However, the decision to outsource the mobile MMO has sparked mixed reactions, as some players may view mobile platforms as a limiting factor for the series’ expansive gameplay. The new game will feature a distinct storyline, new quests, and expanded lore, diverging from the existing Palworld mobile game developed by Krafton. While the original mobile version focuses on core mechanics like Pal capturing and base building, Palworld Online will introduce MMO-style co-op play and PvE elements. It will also include a seamless open-world design, though details about new maps or Pals remain unspecified. One notable omission is the absence of microtransactions, a common feature in mobile games, which has raised questions about the game’s monetization strategy.#palworld #krafton #garena #pocketpair #takura_mizobe
