Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching game, Palworld. They've announced a new addition to their universe with Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to bring romance into the mix. Announced on March 31, this isn't an April Fools' Day prank—despite the timing, which has fans cautiously optimistic given the flood of fake game announcements that typically hit the internet around this time.
Pocketpair is keen to reassure skeptics that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is a legitimate project. Inspired by their 2024 April Fools' Day stunt, this game is set to launch on PC via Steam at a date yet to be announced.
This dating sim takes players to the prestigious Palagos Private Academy, where they'll enroll as a transfer student. Here, they can befriend and potentially fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals. Characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, familiar from Palworld's creature roster, will play central roles in this unique school-life experience. Players can choose to nurture friendships, pursue romance, or even take a darker path with their Pals.
Bucky from the Palworld team confirmed the game's legitimacy on social media, emphasizing that this announcement is no laughing matter.
As Palworld itself celebrated its one-year anniversary in January, it continues to evolve with new updates, including recent additions like crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode. While fans eagerly await the dating sim, those hoping for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld have a glimmer of hope, though nothing is confirmed. Regardless, the prospect of Palworld! More Than Just Pals eventually reaching the console adds another layer of excitement for fans.
For more details and to keep up with the latest developments, check out the official [ttpp]Steam page[ttpp] for Palworld! More Than Just Pals.
