Palworld may have exited the limelight, but a recent leak will surely excite those who missed out on the game due to its exclusivity on Xbox consoles. The open-world survival game, heavily inspired by Pokémon, became an unexpected sensation in early 2024, quickly climbing to the top of the charts on both Steam and Xbox. Developer PocketPair has excelled at keeping its loyal players engaged, and now it’s poised to attract an entirely new audience.
According to Gematsu on X (formerly Twitter), an official roster of games set to appear at the Tokyo Game Show 2024 includes Palworld, which is slated for release on PlayStation 5.
It’s important to remember that with several weeks remaining until the event, the list might still change. However, aside from direct confirmation from PocketPair, this leak is as close to official as one can expect from an online source. Nevertheless, PlayStation 5 enthusiasts eager to expand their collection of Pals should approach this with cautious optimism and await some form of announcement from the developers before getting too excited.
Palworld’s Arrival on PS5
Diversity is Essential for Success
Launching on Xbox Game Pass was a brilliant move to attract early players to Palworld, though it may not have been beneficial in the long run. The game benefited from excellent word-of-mouth marketing and several peculiar trailers, encouraging many to try it out through Microsoft’s subscription service. While Game Pass is excellent for generating initial excitement and buzz, it often struggles with player retention over time.
Introducing Palworld to PlayStation 5 could provide the revitalization the game needs. Although it might not restore player numbers to their February 2024 peak, bringing a new community into the survival experience could rejuvenate the game. Whether this strategy will succeed in the long run remains uncertain, but PocketPair has successfully curated and supported a robust community even without PS5 support.
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Palworld may never again reach the staggering popularity it once enjoyed, but it remains far from a failure. While some critics may quickly point out the drop from two million concurrent Steam players to 25,000 over a few months as a negative trend, such fluctuations are fairly common; few games maintain their launch player numbers indefinitely. The hope remains that the PS5 community is eager to capture charming Pals and arm them with formidable automatic weaponry.
Source: Gematsu/X
