Pocket Pair, the creators of the beloved multiplayer survival game Palworld, are gearing up for a significant update this December 2024. This much-anticipated update is set to introduce a brand new island, boasting itself as the largest and most challenging map addition the game has seen to date.
Palworld’s journey since its January 2024 release has been nothing short of phenomenal. The game quickly gained traction, predominantly on Xbox and PC platforms, amassing a staggering 15 million copies sold and engaging 25 million players globally. While encountering some legal hurdles recently with a patent infringement lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, Pocket Pair remains undeterred in enriching the Palworld universe with fresh content.
On their social media, Pocket Pair gave fans a sneak peek into the December update. The new island is being described as the “largest, harshest, and most mysterious” environment in Palworld. It dwarfs the Sakurajima map — launched in the June 2024 update — by being six times larger. While specifics are kept tight, teaser images reveal a tapestry of new biomes waiting for adventurers, including a captivating crystal cave and a golden-hued forest.
In anticipation of this exciting update, Palworld is currently available at a 25% discount across all its platforms, but this offer is only available until December 3, 2024. This price cut provides a perfect opportunity for newcomers to dive into the world of Pals ahead of the new content’s arrival. Based on previous updates, players can likely expect an influx of new Pals, features, and possibly a range of new equipment and cosmetic items.
As fans eagerly await December’s major update, there’s another intriguing development on the horizon. Pocket Pair has hinted at an upcoming crossover between Palworld and Terraria. This tantalizing news has sparked enthusiasm among both games’ communities, though it seems this crossover won’t be gracing our screens before 2025.
In Palworld, players can enjoy a variety of gameplay styles. Whether you prefer living harmoniously with the adorable creatures known as Pals or challenging yourself against ruthless poachers, the game offers diverse experiences. From breeding and raising Pals for peaceful agricultural life to utilizing them in battles or even selling them for survival, the choices are plenty. This open-world game allows players to harness Pals for traversing landscapes as they craft, fight, and explore.
For those venturing into Palworld for the first time, you can count on an immersive experience featuring online multiplayer capabilities, supported beautifully by Unreal Engine 5. While its gameplay can sometimes venture into morally complex territories, it manages to keep players engaged, all while treading a fine line of adventurous survival and creativity.
