Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching universe: they've announced Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to add a touch of romance to the franchise. Announced on March 31, 2025, this isn't an April Fools' Day prank—despite the timing raising some eyebrows among fans wary of the upcoming flood of April 1st gags and fake game announcements.
Pocketpair is keen to dispel any doubts: Palworld! More Than Just Pals is indeed a real project, inspired by their 2024 April Fools’ Day stunt. The game is slated for release on PC via Steam at a yet-to-be-announced date.
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, directly drawn from the Palworld universe. The game's unique premise offers players the choice to forge friendships, pursue romantic relationships, or take a more... unconventional route with their Pals.
Pocketpair's commitment to expanding the Palworld universe was further evidenced by their recent celebration of the game's one-year anniversary in January. The developers continue to enhance the original game with updates, the latest of which introduced crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, a photo mode, and more. As fans eagerly await Palworld! More Than Just Pals, there's also a glimmer of hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, though nothing is confirmed yet.
For those skeptical about the announcement, Bucky from Palworld took to social media to reassure fans, stating, "This doesn't concern April Fools :)"
With Palworld! More Than Just Pals, Pocketpair is set to offer a novel and intriguing addition to their beloved universe, blending elements of friendship, romance, and the unexpected.
