Palworld Developer Pocketpair Launches Publishing Arm, Partners with Surgent Studios for Horror Game

The first project under Pocketpair Publishing will be a standalone horror title from the creators of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, set for release in late 2025.

Pocketpair, the studio behind the hit game Palworld, has established a new publishing division to support indie developers with funding, development assistance, and publishing services.
The first project under Pocketpair Publishing will be a horror game developed by Surgent Studios, known for their acclaimed Metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: Zau.
The upcoming horror game will be a standalone title unrelated to Surgent Studios' previous games and is described as 'short and weird,' exploring themes from the entertainment industry.
Surgent Studios faced significant challenges in 2024, including layoffs and a hiatus, but this partnership with Pocketpair provides crucial support for their next project.
Pocketpair's publishing initiative reflects a growing trend of successful indie developers reinvesting in the industry to help smaller studios bring creative projects to life.