Palworld Crossplay Arrives Late March in Major Update

Pocketpair, the developer behind the massively popular game Palworld, is gearing up for a significant crossplay update set to launch in late March 2025. In a recent post on X/Twitter, the company announced that this update will introduce multiplayer functionality across all platforms, along with the exciting addition of world transfer for Pals. Accompanying the announcement was a promotional image featuring a group of Palworld characters battling a formidable Pal.

John 'Bucky' Buckley, Pocketpair's Communications Director and Publishing Manager, hinted at "a few little surprises" that will come with the March update, adding an extra layer of anticipation for the game's community. This news is particularly exciting for the 32 million players who have embraced Palworld since its early access launch in January 2024. The studio has outlined an ambitious content roadmap for 2025, which includes not only crossplay but also an "ending scenario" and a host of new content for this creature-catching survival game.

Since its debut on Steam for $30 and its simultaneous release on Xbox and PC via Game Pass, Palworld has shattered sales and concurrent player records. The game's explosive launch led to overwhelming profits, as noted by Pocketpair's CEO Takuro Mizobe, who mentioned the studio struggled to manage the financial windfall. Capitalizing on Palworld's success, Pocketpair quickly secured a deal with Sony to establish Palworld Entertainment, a new venture aimed at expanding the IP and bringing the game to PS5.

However, the game's success has not been without challenges. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, alleging infringement on "multiple" patent rights and seeking an injunction and damages. In response, Pocketpair has identified the specific patents in question and made adjustments to how players summon Pals within the game. The developer remains steadfast, pledging to defend its position in court and continue legal proceedings against Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.