Palworld will remain paid: Our players don't want free-to-play

Palworld: No Free-to-Play, Says Developers

Palworld Stays Pay-to-Play

The studio behind Palworld, Pocketpair, has confirmed that their survival game, often dubbed "Pokémon with guns," will not become free-to-play.

Despite previous comments from CEO Takuro Mizobe, the decision is final. Palworld will remain a complete, paid game.

Clarification from Pocketpair

Pocketpair took to social media to clear up any confusion. Mizobe's comments about the benefits of a free-to-play model were made months ago.

At that time, the studio was considering various options. However, they have decided that a free-to-play model is not the right fit.

• Palworld was never designed to be free-to-play.
• Adapting the game would require too much work.
• The current model aligns better with what players want.

In-Game Purchases

While Palworld won't go free-to-play, Pocketpair is open to adding purchasable in-game elements. These could include skins and other additional content.

Details are still being discussed, and the studio promises to keep players informed.

Apology and Thanks

Pocketpair apologized for any confusion caused by earlier statements. They thanked players for their continued support.

Palworld launched in January 2024 and quickly gained popularity. Despite some complaints about similarities to Pokémon, the game amassed over 19 million players within a month.

Success on Multiple Platforms

Many players accessed the game through Microsoft's Game Pass. However, Palworld also sold 15 million copies on Steam in its first month.

Now, the question is whether the game will maintain its momentum over time.

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Written by Streamers Visuals