At the Summer Game Fest 2023, developer Pocketpair announced the release date of Palworld, which has been described as the 'Pokémon with guns'.

　　The open world monster collection game will be available via Steam Early Access starting in January 2024. According to the store page, Pocketpair aims to keep Palworld in early access for at least a year. Still, even at the beginning of early access, players can expect over 100 monsters, over 350 items, and over 70 types of buildings. As with most games that launch in early access, Pocketpair also warned that the price might increase at or close to the full release.

　　Mysterious Monsters “Pal”

　　Mysterious monsters called “Pal” inhabit the world of “Palworld”. Each Pal has individuality, appearance, size, characteristics, and specialized skills. Therefore, you will encounter many different Pals on your journey.

　　Adventure in a Vast Open World

　　The world of Palworld is a vast open world consisting of different areas, such as meadows, deserts, snowy mountains, and volcanic mountains. Each region has various species of Pals that adapt to the environment. On your grand adventure, you will encounter landscapes and Pals you’ve never seen before.

　　Collaboration with Pals

　　Their abilities and characteristics will be helpful on your journey. For example, a jet-like Pal allows you to move swiftly around the world; a panda Pal with a gatling gun gives you a way out when enemies surround you.

　　Threats on your Journey

　　You will encounter other characters with strong Pals on your journey. They have the reasons and the intentions to block your path. Therefore, you should raise your Pals to strengthen your party before fighting against other characters.

　　Base Building with Pals

　　Capture many Pals and build the perfect base. Production of items, growing crops, cooking dishes, and generating power can be automated by various Pals specializing in this labor. You can also install weapons around your base to prepare for the siege.

　　Adventures in Multiplayer

　　Multiplayer is supported in “Palworld”. You can work together with your friends to go on adventures or defeat them to steal their Pals and items. Exchanging Pals is also possible in Multiplayer.