Palworld developer Pocketpair is gearing up for its highly anticipated crossplay update scheduled for late March 2025.
In a social media announcement, Pocketpair confirmed this update will introduce full multiplayer compatibility across all platforms along with Pal world transfer functionality. While additional details weren't revealed, the studio shared promotional artwork depicting various Palworld creatures battling a colossal Pal.
Pocketpair Communications Director John 'Bucky' Buckley hinted at "some exciting surprises" accompanying the March update.
This news benefits Palworld's 32 million-strong playerbase that emerged following its early access debut in January 2024. The studio has outlined an ambitious 2025 roadmap featuring crossplay, a planned "ending scenario," and additional content expansions for the breakout survival creature-collection title.
The $30 Steam release simultaneously launched on Xbox and PC Game Pass twelve months ago, shattering both sales records and concurrent player counts. Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe revealed Palworld's unprecedented success overwhelmed the studio's capacity to manage its financial windfall. Nevertheless, the developer quickly leveraged this momentum through strategic partnerships.
The emergent studio established Palworld Entertainment through a Sony collaboration to expand the IP's scope, including PlayStation 5 development plans.
This progress occurs against the backdrop of ongoing legal challenges from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The plaintiffs allege multiple patent infringements and seek financial compensation alongside cease-and-desist measures. Pocketpair has acknowledged specific challenged patents and implemented gameplay modifications regarding Pal summoning mechanics in response. The developer remains committed to defending its position in forthcoming legal proceedings.
