Pocketpair has announced that the full version of its open-world survival game, Palworld, will be released in 2026, available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. This announcement comes in a complicated context, as the studio is facing a lawsuit over similarities to the Pokémon franchise, a situation that has led Nintendo to protect its patents. Despite these legal challenges, the company has confirmed that the development of the game is progressing well.
Too Similar to Pokémon?
The communications director of Pocketpair, Bucky, commented that necessary polishing tasks are being carried out before the launch of version 1.0, which promises to be a significant milestone for the studio. While the rest of 2025 will be taken as a calm period in terms of news, the team has plans for a special winter update, which is expected to contain surprises, although it will be less ambitious than the update presented last February.
As part of its strategy to maintain community interest, Pocketpair has implemented a promotion on Steam offering a 25% discount until September 23, thus encouraging pre-launch purchases. This offer represents an opportunity for players who wish to join the adventure of Palworld before its release with all the promised content in 2026.
The development team is committed to providing a well-founded gaming experience, ensuring that they do not want to rush the process. We have a lot of content planned for the final version, mentioned Bucky, who also hinted that in the coming months they will share concrete progress on the game.