Palworld Dating Sim Confirmed: Not an April Fools' Joke, Developer Insists

Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching universe: they've announced Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a new dating sim. And no, this isn't an April Fools' Day prank. Revealed on March 31, 2025, this announcement might have been met with skepticism on any other day due to the upcoming flood of April Fools' Day gags from game developers. However, Pocketpair is keen to reassure fans that this is indeed a real project, not a repeat of their 2024 April Fools' Day stunt where they jokingly announced a similar game.

Set to launch on PC via Steam at a yet-to-be-announced date, Palworld! More Than Just Pals introduces a unique twist to the Palworld universe. Players will take on the role of a transfer student at the prestigious Palagos Private Academy, where they can befriend and potentially fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals. The game features familiar characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, drawn from Palworld's extensive library of creatures. The official Steam page offers a glimpse into the romantic adventures awaiting players, with options to develop friendships, romantic relationships, or take a more... unconventional approach with the Pals.

Pocketpair's commitment to this new venture was affirmed by Bucky, a representative from Palworld, who tweeted, "This doesn't concern April Fools :)" on the day of the announcement, dispelling any doubts about the project's legitimacy.

As fans eagerly await Palworld! More Than Just Pals, they can enjoy ongoing updates to the original Palworld game, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in January 2025. Recent updates have introduced features like crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode, keeping the community engaged. While hopes for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld remain, fans can at least look forward to the possibility of the dating sim making its way to the console in the future.