But what is Palworld about?
And is it really just Pokemon with guns?
What Is Palworld?
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Palworld is an Early Access creature-collector survival game made by Japanese indie game company Pocketpair.
It features “pals”; monsters that it’s possible for you to capture and collect.
But there’s a whole lot more to the game than just catching pals.
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Your pals aren’t just for fighting, feeding, and showing off; they also have jobs.
Some can help you smelt metal, cook, water plants, and even craft items.
The game supports both single-player and multiplayer.
you could play solo in your own world or with up to four players on a personally hosted server.
you’ve got the option to also join official or community servers with up to 32 players.
When Was Palworld Released?
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What Platforms Is Palworld Available On?
Palworld is currently available on Windows, as well as the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
you’re free to get it through Steam or Xbox Game Pass (including Xbox PC Pass).
However, there’s currently no crossplay between the platforms, as theyre not the same version.
Cross-platform support will be released in a future update, according to the developers.
Meanwhile, the recommended specs are an i9-9900K processor, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 2070 GPU.
But you could always lower the graphics controls to get a higher framerate.
Check outhow to figure out your PC’s specsin case you’re able to’t find them.
Which Platform Should You Play Palworld On?
We recommend playing on Steam for the most up-to-date experience.
you’ve got the option to alsouse the Steam Deck’s Remote Play featureto stream the title.
How Does Palworld’s Multiplayer Work?
Palworlds multiplayer works similarly to Minecraft.
Joining someones world creates a new character that starts from scratch.
Unfortunately, multiplayer is not like Valheimwhere your characters progression is kept between servers.
For a game that has a skill tree, transferring your character progression is pretty important.
You could always pass the latest save file around to play on while your friends arent online.
you’re able to find the save file for the Steam version in\AppData\Local\Pal\Saved\SaveGames(SteamUID).
This folder will contain a folder with a bunch of numbers.
Palworld, in its early access state, risks feeling a lot like just another survival-craft entry on Steam.
Palworld has the potential to become so much bigger, especially with future updates and player feedback.
