Palworld Adds Crossplay in Late March Update

Palworld developer Pocketpair is gearing up for a significant update, set to launch in late March 2025. This eagerly awaited update will introduce crossplay functionality, enabling seamless multiplayer experiences across all platforms. Additionally, players will benefit from a new world transfer feature for Pals. While Pocketpair has kept further details under wraps, they've shared a tantalizing promotional image depicting a group of Palworld characters battling a formidable Pal.

Palworld gets crossplay late March. Image credit: Pocketpair.

John 'Bucky' Buckley, Pocketpair's Communications Director and Publishing Manager, has hinted at "a few little surprises" accompanying the March update, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans.

This update is great news for the 32 million players who have embraced Palworld since its early access debut in January 2024. Pocketpair has outlined an extensive content roadmap for 2025, which includes not only crossplay but also an "ending scenario" and additional new content for this wildly popular creature-catching survival game.

Since its launch on Steam for $30 and on Game Pass for Xbox and PC, Palworld has shattered sales and concurrent player records. Pocketpair's CEO, Takuro Mizobe, admitted that the game's massive success overwhelmed their capacity to handle the resulting profits. In response, Pocketpair quickly moved to capitalize on Palworld's breakout hit by signing a deal with Sony to establish Palworld Entertainment, a new venture aimed at expanding the IP and bringing the game to PS5.

However, the success of Palworld has not come without challenges. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have initiated legal action against Pocketpair, seeking "an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages" due to alleged violations of "multiple" patent rights. In response, Pocketpair has identified the specific patents in question and made adjustments to how players summon Pals in the game. The developer remains steadfast, vowing to defend its position in court against Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, stating: "We will continue to assert our position in this case through future legal proceedings."