Palworld Dating Sim: Not an April Fools' Joke, Dev Confirms

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 set within the beloved world of Palworld. Announced on March 31, 2025, this isn't an April Fools' Day prank, despite the timing being suspiciously close to the notorious date known for gaming industry hoaxes. Pocketpair is keen to reassure skeptics that this dating sim is indeed a legitimate upcoming title.

The concept for Palworld! More Than Just Pals originated from Pocketpair's 2024 April Fools' Day jest, where they first floated the idea as a fake game. Now, transforming jest into reality, the game is set to launch on PC via Steam at a yet-to-be-specified date. This dating sim promises a unique twist to the Palworld universe by allowing players to immerse themselves in the life of a transfer student at the prestigious Palagos Private Academy. Here, players can forge friendships and romantic relationships with a diverse cast of student Pals, including characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, familiar names to Palworld enthusiasts.

Pocketpair's official description teases players with the freedom to choose their path at the academy: "You, the protagonist, enroll as a transfer student in the prestigious Palagos Private Academy. You will meet unique friends (pals) and enjoy school life through friendship and romance. It's up to you whether you stay friends with the pals, develop romantic relationships with them, or even dismember and eat them." This intriguing blend of choices adds a dark humor element to the dating sim genre.

As fans eagerly await the release of Palworld! More Than Just Pals, they can continue to enjoy the ongoing development of the original Palworld game, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in January 2025. Recent updates have enriched the game with features like crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode, keeping the community engaged. Additionally, there's a glimmer of hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, and while nothing is confirmed, fans can dream of experiencing Palworld! More Than Just Pals on the console in the future.

This doesn't concern April Fools :)

— Bucky | Palworld (@Bucky_cm) March 31, 2025