Palworld Crossplay Arrives in Late March Update

Palworld developer Pocketpair is gearing up for a significant crossplay update scheduled for late March 2025. In a recent post on X/Twitter, the studio confirmed that this update will introduce multiplayer functionality across all platforms, along with a new feature allowing world transfer for Pals. While details remain sparse, a promotional image was shared, depicting various Palworld characters engaging in battle with a formidable Pal.

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

This news is particularly thrilling for the game's 32 million players, who have embraced Palworld since its early access launch in January 2024. Pocketpair has outlined a comprehensive content roadmap for 2025, which, in addition to crossplay, includes an "ending scenario" and more new content for the immensely popular creature-catching survival game.

Palworld burst onto the scene on Steam with a $30 price tag and was simultaneously released on Xbox and PC via Game Pass, shattering sales and concurrent player records. Pocketpair's CEO, Takuro Mizobe, admitted that the game's launch was so successful that the developer struggled to manage the immense profits generated. Capitalizing on this success, Pocketpair quickly moved to expand the Palworld universe, signing a deal with Sony to create Palworld Entertainment, a new venture aimed at broadening the IP and bringing the game to PS5.

However, the game's meteoric rise has not been without challenges. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have initiated legal action against Pocketpair, alleging infringement on "multiple" patent rights and seeking "an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages." In response, Pocketpair has identified the patents in question and made adjustments to how players summon Pals within the game. The studio remains defiant, pledging to defend its position vigorously in court, stating: "We will continue to assert our position in this case through future legal proceedings."