Palworld Dating Sim Confirmed: Not an April Fools' Joke, Says Developer

Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of its hit game Palworld! The studio has announced a new dating sim titled Palworld! More Than Just Pals, set within its popular monster-catching universe. This announcement comes on March 31, just before the flood of April Fools' Day pranks, leading many to question its legitimacy. However, Pocketpair assures fans that this is no joke; Palworld! More Than Just Pals is a real project, inspired by an April Fools' Day stunt from 2024.

In Palworld! More Than Just Pals, players will step into the shoes of a transfer student at the prestigious Palagos Private Academy. Here, they'll have the chance to befriend and potentially fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals, including characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet. The game promises a unique blend of school life, friendship, and romance, with the added twist that players can choose to maintain friendships, pursue romantic relationships, or even take a darker path with their Pals.

Pocketpair's official statement emphasizes the game's reality, and the project's Steam page further solidifies its existence. As fans await its release on PC via Steam, they can continue enjoying updates to the original Palworld, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. The latest update introduced crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, a photo mode, and more, keeping the community engaged while they anticipate the dating sim.

For those hoping to see Palworld on the Nintendo Switch 2, there's still a glimmer of hope, though nothing is confirmed. Regardless, fans can look forward to diving into the romantic adventures of Palworld! More Than Just Pals, which promises to add a new dimension to the beloved universe.