Palworld's Success Sparks Studio Growth Debate

Pocketpair CEO emphasizes focus on smaller games and independence despite massive profits from Pokémon-like hit.

Pocketpair's CEO, Takuro Mizobe, has confirmed that Palworld, a Pokémon-like survival game, has achieved massive profits, with over 25 million players across Steam and Game Pass.
Despite its success, Pocketpair intends to remain a small studio, focusing on developing smaller games rather than big-budget triple-A titles.
Mizobe is open to acquisition talks and/or partnerships but emphasizes the importance of multiplayer experiences and staying independent.
Palworld is in discussions to launch on more platforms beyond Steam and Xbox, with a potential PlayStation 5 port being speculated.
The success of Palworld has sparked interest in the gaming industry, with Pocketpair navigating its newfound wealth and considering its future direction.