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Pocketpair Confirms Palworld Dating Sim as a Real Game

Originally introduced as a 2024 April Fool's joke, 'Palworld: More Than Just Pals' is now officially in development with a Steam page live for wishlisting.

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Palworld dating sim

Overview

  • 'Palworld: More Than Just Pals,' a spin-off dating sim from Pocketpair, has been confirmed as a legitimate project after its initial reveal as a joke in 2024.
  • The game features unconventional mechanics, allowing players to befriend, romance, or even dismember and eat characters, including anthropomorphized Pals and humans.
  • Set in Palpagos Private Academy, players assume the role of a transfer student navigating relationships with characters like Nurse Saya, Lovander, and Splatterina.
  • A new trailer and Steam page were unveiled on March 31, 2025, clarifying the game's legitimacy and enabling fans to wishlist it, although no release date has been announced.
  • Pocketpair's marketing includes a Lovander body pillow contest, highlighting the studio's bold promotional approach, while the announcement has sparked mixed reactions from fans.