Developer Pocketpair has announced an exciting new addition to their popular monster-catching universe with Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to bring a touch of romance into the mix. Revealed on March 31, 2025, this announcement comes just before the onslaught of April Fools' Day pranks, leading some fans to question its legitimacy. However, Pocketpair has reassured everyone that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is indeed a genuine project, not a jest.
The concept for this dating sim originated from Pocketpair's 2024 April Fools' Day prank, where More Than Just Pals was initially introduced as a humorous fake game. Now, the idea has come to fruition, and fans can look forward to playing it on PC via Steam at a future date.
Palworld! More Than Just Pals introduces a unique twist to the Palworld universe. The game is set in Palagos Private Academy, where players assume the role of a transfer student. Here, they will have the chance to befriend and possibly fall in love with a variety of student Pals. The game's official Steam page showcases characters such as the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, familiar names from the Palworld creature roster.
An official description from Pocketpair outlines the gameplay experience: “You, the protagonist, enroll as a transfer student in the prestigious Palagos Private Academy. You will meet unique friends (pals) and enjoy school life through friendship and romance. It's up to you whether you stay friends with the pals, develop romantic relationships with them, or even dismember and eat them.”
As Palworld! More Than Just Pals gears up for release, fans can continue to enjoy ongoing updates to the original Palworld game, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in January 2025. Recent updates have included crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a new photo mode, keeping the community engaged while they await the dating sim.
For those hoping to see Palworld on the Nintendo Switch 2, there's a glimmer of hope, though no official announcements have been made. Regardless, fans are eager to see if Palworld! More Than Just Pals will eventually make its way to the console.
Pocketpair's commitment to expanding the Palworld universe with *Palworld! More Than Just Pals* demonstrates their dedication to providing diverse and engaging experiences for their community.
