Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching universe with the announcement of Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a new dating sim set to add a romantic twist to the franchise. Announced on March 31, 2025, this game promises to take players on an intriguing journey into the realm of friendship and romance, and it's no April Fools' Day prank.
Given the timing, just before the onset of April, fans are understandably skeptical. Every year, the gaming community braces for a flood of fake game announcements and humorous gags from developers around April Fools' Day. However, Pocketpair is keen to dispel any doubts: Palworld! More Than Just Pals is a legitimate project, inspired by their playful 2024 April Fools' announcement that initially teased the game as a jest.
Set to launch on PC via Steam at a yet-to-be-announced date, Palworld! More Than Just Pals invites players into the world of Palagos Private Academy. Here, you'll step into the shoes of a transfer student, navigating the complexities of school life, forming bonds, and possibly falling in love with a diverse cast of student Pals. Characters like the enigmatic Katress and the shy Chillet are introduced, drawing directly from the existing Palworld creature roster.
An official description from Pocketpair sets the stage: "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." This quirky addition to the narrative adds a layer of dark humor characteristic of the Palworld universe.
As excitement builds, Bucky from the Palworld team took to social media to reassure fans: "This doesn't concern April Fools :)"
While fans eagerly await Palworld! More Than Just Pals, they can continue to enjoy updates to the original Palworld game, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Recent updates have brought crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, a photo mode, and more, keeping the community engaged as they anticipate the dating sim's release. Additionally, there's a glimmer of hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, and perhaps, in the future, Palworld! More Than Just Pals might also find its way to the console.
