Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching game, Palworld. They've announced a new addition to their universe titled Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to bring romance into the mix. Announced on March 31, 2025, this isn't an April Fools' Day prank, despite the timing raising some eyebrows among the gaming community.
Pocketpair is keen to dispel any doubts: Palworld! More Than Just Pals is a legitimate project. The concept originated from their 2024 April Fools' Day jest, which introduced the idea as a fake game. Now, it's becoming a reality and will be available on PC via Steam, though a specific release date hasn't been set yet.
This dating sim takes players to Palagos Private Academy, where they enroll as a transfer student. Here, players can befriend and potentially fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals, including characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, all familiar names from the Palworld universe. The game offers players the freedom to choose their path—whether to maintain friendships, pursue romance, or take a darker turn with their Pals.
To reassure fans, Bucky from the Palworld team tweeted, "This doesn't concern April Fools :)" on March 31, 2025, emphasizing the project's legitimacy.
As Palworld itself celebrated its one-year anniversary in January 2025, it continues to evolve with new updates. Recent additions include crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode, keeping the community engaged while they await Palworld! More Than Just Pals. Additionally, there's a glimmer of hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, and fans are hopeful that the dating sim might also make its way to the console in the future.
For more details and to keep an eye on developments, check out the official Steam page for Palworld! More Than Just Pals.
