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News Palworld's Next New Island Will Be 'Six Times' Bigger Than Its Previous Map Expansion
Coming to Xbox Game Pass next month
Right at the start of the year, Palworld exploded in popularity on Xbox Game Pass - and ever since then developer Pocketpair has been expanding on its Pokémon-like adventure. Well, going off the team's latest announcement, it sounds like Palworld's December update could be the biggest one yet. Posting out to its...
News Palworld Dev Pocketpair Responds To Nintendo Lawsuit
It's accused of "patent infringement"
Following Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filing a "patent infridgement lawsuit" against the Palworld developer Pocketpair, the indie developer has now issued its own formal response. Here it is in full: Yesterday, a lawsuit was filed against our company for patent infringement. We have received notice of...
News Nintendo And The Pokémon Company File Lawsuit Against Palworld Developer
Palworld arrived on Game Pass earlier this year
The Xbox and Game Pass hit Palworld is in the firing line of Nintendo and The Pokémon Company this week, with the Japanese companies filing a "patent infringement lawsuit" in Tokyo District Court against the creator Pocketpair. Here is Nintendo's statement in full: "Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto,...
News Xbox Game Pass Hit Palworld Considering Free-To-Play Live Service Model
Update: The developer says it's "no longer suitable"
Update [Sun 15th Sep, 2024 12:00 BST]: Pocketpair has responded to the recent headlines regarding the idea of Palworld going free-to-play. The interview published earlier this week where the company CEO spoke about this was apparently conducted "several months ago" and the team has already...
News Palworld's 'First Major Update' Adds Brand-New Island To Xbox Game Pass Adventure
"A new island has appeared!"
Palworld developer Pocketpair has detailed the game's latest content drop - one that it's calling the "first major update" for the Pokémon-like adventure. Of course, we've had some notable Palworld updates in the past, bu
News Pocketpair CEO On Devs Copying Palworld: 'These Are Incredible Times'
The Game Pass hit seems to be inspiring other devs
Ever since it burst onto the scene back in January, Palworld has been labelled a Pokémon clone of sorts - or at least something akin to 'Pokémon with guns' available on Xbox. However true that may be, Pocketpair's CEO has now claimed that its game is being copied, during "incredible times" for the
News Palworld Update 0.2.2.0 Coming To Xbox Soon, Here's What's Included
"Major fixes" and more
Pocketpair is still rolling out regular updates for its smash hit release Palworld and this includes a new patch for Xbox Series X|S, bumping the game up to Version 0.2.2.0. This latest update, which will be released when its ready, comes with "major fixes" and various other fixes. Here's the full rundown of what to expect...
News Palworld Is Officially Getting An Arena Mode On Xbox Later This Year
"Train the strongest Pals and defeat all your rivals"
You could say that Palworld has been a pretty big Xbox Game Pass hit since its launch earlier this year, and now the team at Pocketpair has something a little different up its sleeve. Arriving later on in 2024, the Pokémon-like is officially getting an Arena mode. '
News Palworld Dev Teases First 'Raid' For Xbox Game Pass Mega-Hit
"Only the most skilled Pal Tamers stand a chance"
Palworld developer Pocketpair has begun teasing its 'Bellanoir' raid; a major new addition to the Pokémon-like Xbox Game Pass hit. According to the team, this brand-new raid experience will be suitable for "only the most skilled Pal Tamers" as it introduces "a powerful evil" into Palworld. Here's...
News Palworld Update Attempts To Fix Another Cloud Save Issue On Xbox
Update 0.1.5.2 is now live
Hot on the heels of patch 0.1.5.1, Palworld has just gotten another update on Xbox - and it appears to fix an increasingly common issue cropping up on Microsoft's platform. Yep, Palworld seems to be another Xbox title that's run into problems with cloud save sizes. Saves over 16MB in size seemed to be causing issues,...
News Palworld Update 0.1.5.0 Hits Xbox Very Soon, Here Are The Patch Notes
Future update to address "auto-save fails" on Xbox
Palworld has exploded in popularity on Xbox and PC with more than 25 million players now joining in on the fun. As players continue to show their support, so do the developers with regular updates. The latest one bumps the game up to Version 0.1.5.0. It's loaded with a bunch of fixes, Pal...
News Xbox Series S Custom Console & Controllers Unveiled For Mega-Hit Palworld
"Imagine playing Palworld on THIS"
Fancy throwing your name in the hat for a custom Palworld Xbox Series S console bundle? Well, here's your chance! Xbox has just announced its latest sweepstakes competition - featuring a one-of-a-kind Palworld console alongside four unique Xbox controllers and a three-month Game Pass Ultimate code. This looks like...
News Palworld Hits Ridiculous Player Milestone In Just One Month On Xbox & PC
"Thank you for your continued support!"
Palworld has been a huge hit for developer Pocketpair since its big Xbox and PC launch last month, and the team has revealed some updated figures on how the game has been doing in the month-or-so since release. Across Xbox and PC platforms, Palworld has managed to attract a whopping 25 million players in...
News Palworld Server Costs May Explain Why Xbox Is Helping Out With Pocketpair's Game Pass Hit
"We’re providing support to enable dedicated servers"
Last week, Xbox provided an update on the mega-successful Palworld and how the team was helping out with the Game Pass phenomenon - and a new post from the developer's CEO explains why this may be necessary. Taking to Twitter, Pocketpair's Takuro Mizobe joked about the server costs for...
News Xbox 'Providing Support To Enable Dedicated Servers' In Palworld
It's now "the biggest 3rd party Game Pass launch ever"
Palworld has become an overnight sensation and Xbox has now confirmed it's performing just as well on Game Pass. It's officially the subscription service's "biggest" third-party launch ever, with more than 7 million Xbox players experiencing the game since its 'Game Preview' debut last month...
News Palworld Analysed By Digital Foundry, And There Are Some Surprising Results On Xbox
All four Xbox versions tested
Palworld has taken the gaming world by storm over the last week or two, with developer Pocketpair clearly delivering a mashup that's interesting players in a big way. At the moment though, the title is still in "Xbox Game Preview form" - and outlet Digital Foundry has taken a look at the technical side of things at...
News Palworld 'Pokémon Mod' YouTube Videos Already Hit With Takedowns
The 'game preview' has been a massive hit so far
Palworld has been breaking all sorts of records since its arrival on Xbox, Game Pass and Windows last week, and while many players seem to be enjoying it, its success has admittedly come with some controversy. The latest development is tied to a Pokémon mod now available in the PC version of the...
News 'Palworld' Looks Like Pokémon With Guns, And It's Coming To Xbox
"Befriend and collect mysterious creatures called "Pal" in a vast world!"
Okay, what's going on here?! Developer PocketPair just showcased more of its new game Palworld and we don't know what to make of it. Looking at the trailer it's... a third-person shooter take on
News Palworld's Next New Island Will Be 'Six Times' Bigger Than Its Previous Map Expansion
Coming to Xbox Game Pass next month
Right at the start of the year, Palworld exploded in popularity on Xbox Game Pass - and ever since then developer Pocketpair has been expanding on its Pokémon-like adventure. Well, going off the team's latest announcement, it sounds like Palworld's December update could be the biggest one yet. Posting out to its...
News Palworld Dev Pocketpair Responds To Nintendo Lawsuit
It's accused of "patent infringement"
Following Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filing a "patent infridgement lawsuit" against the Palworld developer Pocketpair, the indie developer has now issued its own formal response. Here it is in full: Yesterday, a lawsuit was filed against our company for patent infringement. We have received notice of...
News Nintendo And The Pokémon Company File Lawsuit Against Palworld Developer
Palworld arrived on Game Pass earlier this year
The Xbox and Game Pass hit Palworld is in the firing line of Nintendo and The Pokémon Company this week, with the Japanese companies filing a "patent infringement lawsuit" in Tokyo District Court against the creator Pocketpair. Here is Nintendo's statement in full: "Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto,...
News Xbox Game Pass Hit Palworld Considering Free-To-Play Live Service Model
Update: The developer says it's "no longer suitable"
Update [Sun 15th Sep, 2024 12:00 BST]: Pocketpair has responded to the recent headlines regarding the idea of Palworld going free-to-play. The interview published earlier this week where the company CEO spoke about this was apparently conducted "several months ago" and the team has already...
News Palworld's 'First Major Update' Adds Brand-New Island To Xbox Game Pass Adventure
"A new island has appeared!"
Palworld developer Pocketpair has detailed the game's latest content drop - one that it's calling the "first major update" for the Pokémon-like adventure. Of course, we've had some notable Palworld updates in the past, bu
News Pocketpair CEO On Devs Copying Palworld: 'These Are Incredible Times'
The Game Pass hit seems to be inspiring other devs
Ever since it burst onto the scene back in January, Palworld has been labelled a Pokémon clone of sorts - or at least something akin to 'Pokémon with guns' available on Xbox. However true that may be, Pocketpair's CEO has now claimed that its game is being copied, during "incredible times" for the
News Palworld Update 0.2.2.0 Coming To Xbox Soon, Here's What's Included
"Major fixes" and more
Pocketpair is still rolling out regular updates for its smash hit release Palworld and this includes a new patch for Xbox Series X|S, bumping the game up to Version 0.2.2.0. This latest update, which will be released when its ready, comes with "major fixes" and various other fixes. Here's the full rundown of what to expect...
News Palworld Is Officially Getting An Arena Mode On Xbox Later This Year
"Train the strongest Pals and defeat all your rivals"
You could say that Palworld has been a pretty big Xbox Game Pass hit since its launch earlier this year, and now the team at Pocketpair has something a little different up its sleeve. Arriving later on in 2024, the Pokémon-like is officially getting an Arena mode. '
News Palworld Dev Teases First 'Raid' For Xbox Game Pass Mega-Hit
"Only the most skilled Pal Tamers stand a chance"
Palworld developer Pocketpair has begun teasing its 'Bellanoir' raid; a major new addition to the Pokémon-like Xbox Game Pass hit. According to the team, this brand-new raid experience will be suitable for "only the most skilled Pal Tamers" as it introduces "a powerful evil" into Palworld. Here's...
News Palworld Update Attempts To Fix Another Cloud Save Issue On Xbox
Update 0.1.5.2 is now live
Hot on the heels of patch 0.1.5.1, Palworld has just gotten another update on Xbox - and it appears to fix an increasingly common issue cropping up on Microsoft's platform. Yep, Palworld seems to be another Xbox title that's run into problems with cloud save sizes. Saves over 16MB in size seemed to be causing issues,...
News Palworld Update 0.1.5.0 Hits Xbox Very Soon, Here Are The Patch Notes
Future update to address "auto-save fails" on Xbox
Palworld has exploded in popularity on Xbox and PC with more than 25 million players now joining in on the fun. As players continue to show their support, so do the developers with regular updates. The latest one bumps the game up to Version 0.1.5.0. It's loaded with a bunch of fixes, Pal...
News Xbox Series S Custom Console & Controllers Unveiled For Mega-Hit Palworld
"Imagine playing Palworld on THIS"
Fancy throwing your name in the hat for a custom Palworld Xbox Series S console bundle? Well, here's your chance! Xbox has just announced its latest sweepstakes competition - featuring a one-of-a-kind Palworld console alongside four unique Xbox controllers and a three-month Game Pass Ultimate code. This looks like...
News Palworld Hits Ridiculous Player Milestone In Just One Month On Xbox & PC
"Thank you for your continued support!"
Palworld has been a huge hit for developer Pocketpair since its big Xbox and PC launch last month, and the team has revealed some updated figures on how the game has been doing in the month-or-so since release. Across Xbox and PC platforms, Palworld has managed to attract a whopping 25 million players in...
News Palworld Server Costs May Explain Why Xbox Is Helping Out With Pocketpair's Game Pass Hit
"We’re providing support to enable dedicated servers"
Last week, Xbox provided an update on the mega-successful Palworld and how the team was helping out with the Game Pass phenomenon - and a new post from the developer's CEO explains why this may be necessary. Taking to Twitter, Pocketpair's Takuro Mizobe joked about the server costs for...
News Xbox 'Providing Support To Enable Dedicated Servers' In Palworld
It's now "the biggest 3rd party Game Pass launch ever"
Palworld has become an overnight sensation and Xbox has now confirmed it's performing just as well on Game Pass. It's officially the subscription service's "biggest" third-party launch ever, with more than 7 million Xbox players experiencing the game since its 'Game Preview' debut last month...
News Palworld Analysed By Digital Foundry, And There Are Some Surprising Results On Xbox
All four Xbox versions tested
Palworld has taken the gaming world by storm over the last week or two, with developer Pocketpair clearly delivering a mashup that's interesting players in a big way. At the moment though, the title is still in "Xbox Game Preview form" - and outlet Digital Foundry has taken a look at the technical side of things at...
News Palworld 'Pokémon Mod' YouTube Videos Already Hit With Takedowns
The 'game preview' has been a massive hit so far
Palworld has been breaking all sorts of records since its arrival on Xbox, Game Pass and Windows last week, and while many players seem to be enjoying it, its success has admittedly come with some controversy. The latest development is tied to a Pokémon mod now available in the PC version of the...
News 'Palworld' Looks Like Pokémon With Guns, And It's Coming To Xbox
"Befriend and collect mysterious creatures called "Pal" in a vast world!"
Okay, what's going on here?! Developer PocketPair just showcased more of its new game Palworld and we don't know what to make of it. Looking at the trailer it's... a third-person shooter take on