Palworld has continued to smash records, and it has now become the number 2 on Steam for the record of peak-players as it crosses 7 million sales. There's also now a fancy roadmap.
It only recently jumped over Counter-Strike 2 for currently online players, but now it has also rocketed past CS2 on the record of peak-players overall with 1,864,421 versus CS2's all-time peak of 1,818,773 giving it the true number 2 spot on Steam which you can see on SteamDB. Absolutely incredible numbers for a brand new Early Access game.
A new roadmap has also been shared by the developer on X:
From the image:
[Early Access Roadmap]
・Addressing Critical Issues
・Currently, numerous bugs have been identified, and we are prioritizing fixing those.
・Sometimes, the world date may experience rollbacks.
・The loading screen may persist when trying to load into worlds.
...and so on.・Improvements to Implement ASAP
・Key configuration improvements.
・Improvements to base Pal AI and pathing.・Planned Future Updates
・PvP
・Raid Bosses (End-Game Content)
・Pal Arena (PvP for Pals)
・Steam-Xbox Crossplay
・Various Xbox Feature Improvements
・Server Transfers and Migrations
・Improvements to the Building System
・New islands, Pals, Bosses, and Technologies.
Check out my previous Steam Deck video on Palworld below:
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There's also already a Steam Deck performance mod available, although it does reduce the visual quality a lot and it's already not especially great visually on Steam Deck to get it around 30FPS. It currently has a Steam Deck Playable rating and works just fine on Desktop Linux with Proton.
Palworld is available on Steam.
Have you picked up a copy? Or are you skipping it for whatever reason? Let me know in the comments.
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19 comments
TimeFreeze Jan 24
Skipping it simply because when i hear Ark meets Pokemon i get the urge to vomit. I dislike both so its obvious why i have it "ignored" on Steam.
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I dislike any game that promotes the capture and use of animals for fighting. The only game of the genre I've picked up, is Cassette Beasts, precisely because the creatures are not captured, hurt or used. It might be a minor distinction for some, but I just cannot support a game that promotes - even through a fantasy lens - such horrible actions that very much do happen in the real world.
As for AI generated content, I am absolutely fine with it as long as it's used at the same level as mood-boards, reference photos and the like has already been used for ages already, or for "non-artistic" use, such as seamless textures (clouds, rocks, grass, etc.). Once we get into the territory of AI content being used instead of actual artists, that's when I start disliking it.
As for AI generated content, I am absolutely fine with it as long as it's used at the same level as mood-boards, reference photos and the like has already been used for ages already, or for "non-artistic" use, such as seamless textures (clouds, rocks, grass, etc.). Once we get into the territory of AI content being used instead of actual artists, that's when I start disliking it.
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liberodark Jan 24
Very good game i hope next update fix memory leak in dedicated servers.
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As for AI generated content, I am absolutely fine with it as long as it's used at the same level as mood-boards, reference photos and the like has already been used for ages already, or for "non-artistic" use, such as seamless textures (clouds, rocks, grass, etc.). Once we get into the territory of AI content being used instead of actual artists, that's when I start disliking it.Currently, there's no proof at all that Palworld used AI in any way - just FYI. It's all speculation.
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Have you picked up a copy? Or are you skipping it for whatever reason? Let me know in the comments.It's not my sort of game, so no. However, as I mentioned in another article about Palworld, I'm happy to see it doing so well due to how the leading brand has become so complacent in recent times.
From my perspective, it's an interesting look at the market - people have been asking for years for Pokemon to be a bit more daring, and whilst it's understandable why that series often won't (or can't) branch out, it's cool to finally see that audience being served. And of course Nintendo was never going to offer anything for that audience - not only for the sake of maintaining the brand, but also because they expect people to strictly buy their own hardware for that, and not everyone wants it.
Currently, there's no proof at all that Palworld used AI in any way - just FYI. It's all speculation.There are some folks out there who really have it out for this game, as if it's offended the honour of another series they like!
I don't get why folks go to bat for large corporations in cases like this - it's clear that this is something that the market wants, and as has been discussed before, the big brand they're defending does not and cannot own the elements that are being complained about, and has taken no action against things that bore greater similarities than this. I've even seen specific complaints about Palworld using tropes from Pokemon, but tropes are special in that they're specifically not copyrightable in the first place.
Personally, I'd be bloody grateful if, say, Bomberman (a series which I won't deny is pretty overlooked these days, not helped by Konami giving it pretty much no promotion), was getting extra attention from a good game that builds on its ideas, as is happening here - a boost like that would be good for both offerings, in such a case.
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Have you picked up a copy? Or are you skipping it for whatever reason?
Very similar to what another user mentioned, the comparison to ARK has definitely put me off. I am also hesitant now moreso than ever because of the plans to include PvP (to me, this is a singleplayer experience). They do offer dedicated server software but I'm conscious that they may end up including Epic Online Services or some form of client-side Anti-Cheat. It does use Unreal Engine 5 if I'm not mistaken, and they plan to include crossplay, so I'm very cautious of this game.
The developer also has another game in Early Access, Craftopia, which has been in Early Access for a few years now. This isn't as huge of a factor for me as it is for others, but something that is in the back of my mind.
But mainly, I'm conscious of not getting caught up in launch hype for a game. I prefer to wait until things settle down (which is why I haven't bothered with Baldur's Gate 3). It's a psychological thing I think, when there's a lot of mainstream hype around a big release, it creates too much pressure to play the "in" thing.
The gameplay seems fun at least, and like it would have some cute moments, the pricetag seems about right too. But until that player count sinks down and until I see how they implement crossplay, I'll be holding out.
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This is crazy. You never know what's gonna turn into an avalanche, huh? With numbers like that, I wonder if it will spur a decline in Fortnite. I wonder if this is catching on in Asia. I wonder if that means that next month's Steam stats will show a Linux decline as the "simplified Chinese" percentage jumps up.
Last edited by Purple Library Guy on 24 January 2024 at 5:34 pm UTC
Last edited by Purple Library Guy on 24 January 2024 at 5:34 pm UTC
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Have you picked up a copy? Or are you skipping it for whatever reason? Let me know in the comments.
Moderately interested, but I live in switzerland and swiss prices on steam are ridiculous. Might give it a go if it becomes available through other stores, by then they'll have fixed some stuff too.
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I think the hype will die down pretty quickly, I’ve enjoyed my time playing palworld, but at present it seems like there’s only 30-40 hours of enjoyable gameplay before the endgame grind sets in. The open world is pretty empty, some of the mechanics are clunky, and there’s only a little over a hundred pals to catch.
Certainly been fun and worth the price though. We will see if Pocket Pair starts cranking out content and turns this into a long term investment, or if they focus on releasing to as many platforms as possible doing a cash grab and then rubber stamps a 1.0 release.
Certainly been fun and worth the price though. We will see if Pocket Pair starts cranking out content and turns this into a long term investment, or if they focus on releasing to as many platforms as possible doing a cash grab and then rubber stamps a 1.0 release.
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I've been having an absolute blast with it. Played it on my desktop and steamdeck and enjoyed both thoroughly.
I originally wasn't interested(I was never a Pokémon kid), but a guildmate hosted a private server so I hopped on with them and a few friends and it has been nothing but addictive fun. It's silly fun, but with good gameplay behind it.
People keep calling it a clone or an asset flip, but it has so many fantastic little QoL mechanics and little touches that it's obvious the devs have played games like these and/or listened to community feedback. Controller support is fantastic out of the box. Multiplayer for the most part works without any struggle. There's definitely early access problems. Models/locations with z-fighting, glitches and unexpected physics interactions, but nothing gamebreaking or that got in the way of my enjoyment.
I also think this game is probably much better with friends than single player. There's no real story and the world/npcs need to be fleshed out, so I could see playing solo being lonely. But with friends getting the joy of everyone discovering stuff and accomplishing things together really makes it fulfilling.
Last edited by ticktok on 24 January 2024 at 10:42 pm UTC
I originally wasn't interested(I was never a Pokémon kid), but a guildmate hosted a private server so I hopped on with them and a few friends and it has been nothing but addictive fun. It's silly fun, but with good gameplay behind it.
People keep calling it a clone or an asset flip, but it has so many fantastic little QoL mechanics and little touches that it's obvious the devs have played games like these and/or listened to community feedback. Controller support is fantastic out of the box. Multiplayer for the most part works without any struggle. There's definitely early access problems. Models/locations with z-fighting, glitches and unexpected physics interactions, but nothing gamebreaking or that got in the way of my enjoyment.
I also think this game is probably much better with friends than single player. There's no real story and the world/npcs need to be fleshed out, so I could see playing solo being lonely. But with friends getting the joy of everyone discovering stuff and accomplishing things together really makes it fulfilling.
Last edited by ticktok on 24 January 2024 at 10:42 pm UTC
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pleasereadthemanual Jan 24
Have you picked up a copy? Or are you skipping it for whatever reason? Let me know in the comments.I gave Palworld a try on xCloud, which was included in my $1 14-day trial. It's...fiiiine. Not for me. Glad I got the opportunity to try it out before spending any money on it.
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Linux_Rocks Jan 25
Hmm: http://www.gamesradar.com/game-developers-arent-really-buying-the-similarities-between-palworld-and-pokemon-to-accidentally-create-a-complex-model-mesh-with-so-near-exact-proportions-is-practically-impossible/ lolThe person making those claims has since been found out to have been tweaking the Pokemon and Palworld models to try to pretend they fit, though.
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InhaleOblivion Jan 25
People act like Digimon and TemTem don't exist. If Nintendo had any legal standing they would send Steam a DCMA request to pull the game. They didn't invent this genre of games, they just popularized it. Plus it really doesn't play like any Pokemon game ever made. Oh Enshrouded(similar to Valheim) just released, and it's pretty dope but it doesn't work on Proton, yet sadly.
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Have you picked up a copy? Or are you skipping it for whatever reason? Let me know in the comments.No, it really doesn't look like it's my cup of tea. I am neither a fan of Pokemon nor ARK.
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People act like Digimon and TemTem don't exist. If Nintendo had any legal standing they would send Steam a DCMA request to pull the game.!Bomberman Max Charaboms
Bomberman Max (1999)
!Keitai Denjuu Telefang
Keitai Denjuu Telefang (2000)
!Robopon
Robopon (1998)
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What am I waiting for?
Number one: The sale price, minimum 50% off. Since I am now somehow prohibited from either selling my game when done playing, or buying someone else's used copy, it has to come down below $15 before I will even look at it.
Number two: while this game is called "Ark meets BotW, with pokeguns for automation/factory", ... well, BotW has a filled-in world, and this has been called more of a proof-of-concept, open world with vast empty spaces.
So, while "lots of islands, we can just add more islands for later content" is cool, there is also *fill in the existing islands with more things of interest*.
In particular, number three: Since there seems to be an actual NPC human economy / surviving villages / towns, ... well, I want to know that this is more fleshed out. Why do I have to set up in the wilderness, and not even have the choice of setting up in town, and operating out of that?
Maybe I want to ... you know, let the local economy do things and grow, and I just worry about the finances and buying stuff?
NB: This is actually a serious comment for the whole industry. You want to pretend to have an economy? Then do it.
Do some people want to create an infinite production base out of nothing?
Do others just want to be able to get what they are short of from a shop?
Number one: The sale price, minimum 50% off. Since I am now somehow prohibited from either selling my game when done playing, or buying someone else's used copy, it has to come down below $15 before I will even look at it.
Number two: while this game is called "Ark meets BotW, with pokeguns for automation/factory", ... well, BotW has a filled-in world, and this has been called more of a proof-of-concept, open world with vast empty spaces.
So, while "lots of islands, we can just add more islands for later content" is cool, there is also *fill in the existing islands with more things of interest*.
In particular, number three: Since there seems to be an actual NPC human economy / surviving villages / towns, ... well, I want to know that this is more fleshed out. Why do I have to set up in the wilderness, and not even have the choice of setting up in town, and operating out of that?
Maybe I want to ... you know, let the local economy do things and grow, and I just worry about the finances and buying stuff?
NB: This is actually a serious comment for the whole industry. You want to pretend to have an economy? Then do it.
Do some people want to create an infinite production base out of nothing?
Do others just want to be able to get what they are short of from a shop?
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Philadelphus Jan 26
There appears to be some misinformation doing the rounds about this. "Tweaking" in the sense of…scaling models uniformly up and down, according to their own statement on the matter. But uniform scaling means nothing, since the proportions of the models are scale-invariant, and those are the basis for comparison.Hmm: http://www.gamesradar.com/game-developers-arent-really-buying-the-similarities-between-palworld-and-pokemon-to-accidentally-create-a-complex-model-mesh-with-so-near-exact-proportions-is-practically-impossible/ lolThe person making those claims has since been found out to have been tweaking the Pokemon and Palworld models to try to pretend they fit, though.
Frankly, I'm surprised no one else has tried to replicate this yet to either confirm or deny the findings; with seven million Palworld players there has to be at least one more out there with access to Pokémon models for comparison.
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There appears to be some misinformation doing the rounds about this.So I see! Looks like misinformation built on misinformation, haha.
Anyhow, I'll be the first to call the Palworld devs out if they're in the wrong, as long as there's actual concrete proof verified by multiple sources (I've got no horse in the race here - I don't enjoy Pokemon and Palworld isn't my sort of game either!). As it is right now though, there's this truly bizarre witch-hunt mob out to defend Nintendo's honour, teamed up with Western devs and press who are openly unhappy that something they didn't get behind is seeing success, and it's honestly one of the strangest things I've ever seen.
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