While not entirely ruling out a Switch version, Palworld's lead, Takuro Mizobe, has voiced concerns about the technical challenges of porting the game to Nintendo's platform.
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In a recent interview with Game File, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe discussed the hurdles of bringing Palworld to the Nintendo Switch and hinted at future developments. While not completely dismissing a Switch version, Mizobe highlighted the technical difficulties involved. He mentioned ongoing discussions about "new platforms" for Palworld, but emphasized that Pocketpair has no concrete announcements at this stage.
Despite the game's high PC specifications posing a challenge for a Switch port, Mizobe remains hopeful about expanding the game's reach. Earlier this month, he noted, "Palworld’s specs on PC are higher than the Switch’s specs. So maybe it’s hard to port to Switch just for technical reasons."
Regarding future platform availability, Mizobe has not specified whether Palworld could come to PlayStation, Nintendo, or mobile devices. In an earlier interview with Bloomberg, Mizobe confirmed that Pocketpair is in talks to bring the game to more platforms. Additionally, he mentioned that the company is open to partnership or acquisition offers but has not engaged in buyout talks with Microsoft.
Wants Palworld to Have More 'Ark' or 'Rust' Elements
In addition to platform discussions, Mizobe revealed his ambitions for the game's multiplayer features. The upcoming arena mode, described as "kind of an experiment," sets the stage for more multiplayer experiences in Palworld. "My dream is to achieve a true PvP mode in Palworld," Mizobe stated. "I want more of the Ark or Rust style."
Ark and Rust are renowned survival games known for their challenging environments, intricate resource management, and extensive player interactions, including forming alliances and tribes. Both games blend PvE and PvP elements. In ARK, players face dangerous wildlife, including dinosaurs, and environmental challenges like extreme weather and natural disasters. Rust presents similar environmental challenges, including wildlife and radiation zones.
Palworld, Pocketpair's innovative creature collection and survival shooter game, has captured the gaming community's attention since its release. Players can capture creatures called Pals, use them to build bases, and engage in various survival activities.
Palworld enjoyed a phenomenal launch, selling 15 million copies on PC in its first month. The game also attracted 10 million players on Xbox, where it is part of the Game Pass subscription service. Palworld is set to release a major update with the free Sakurajima update on Thursday, introducing a new island, the much-anticipated PvP arena, and more.
