If you wish Pokémon hold guns in an open-world survival crafting game, you will be happy to know that Palworld, the new entry of indie developer Pocketpair, will enter early access on PC via Steam in January 2024. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new trailer and several screenshots showcasing the game’s diverse gameplay.
Mysterious creatures in Palword are known as “Pals,” and you can control them to engage in high-stakes battles against ruthless poachers. The Pals can perform an assortment of tasks, from combat to farming and factory work, adding an element of strategy in managing the creatures. However, exploiting them for more nefarious activities like selling them off or even slaughtering them to eat is forbidden by law.
▍Palworld Gameplay
The survival aspect of Palworld is particularly noteworthy. Players are thrust into a world rife with food shortages, severe weather, and illicit poachers. Survival often calls for extreme measures, including, on occasion, the consumption of Pals.
Gameplay in Palworld is also characterized by extensive exploration. The game allows players to traverse land, sea, and sky with the help of Pals. Constructing buildings, such as pyramids, is also possible, with Pals providing the labor force for large-scale projects.
Life in Palworld is further enhanced by the array of valuable Pals that players can collect. These Pals can aid in various daily tasks, like lighting fires, generating power, and mining minerals. Farming also forms an integral part of the gameplay, with Pals specializing in various farming tasks like sowing, watering, and harvesting.
Automation is a key feature of Palworld. Players can construct factories, where Pals will labor indefinitely provided they are nourished. Dungeon exploration also forms part of the Palworld experience, with Pals providing safety in dangerous areas. The game includes a breeding system, where offspring inherit the parents’ characteristics, enabling players to cultivate powerful and rare Pals.
The game promises an engaging multiplayer experience. Friends can join in on adventures, battles, and trading, creating a shared, immersive world teeming with risk, reward, and the unbreakable bonds formed with Pals.
