Palworld Dating Sim Confirmed: Not an April Fools' Prank, Says Developer

Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching game, Palworld! They've announced a new addition to their universe titled Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to bring a touch of romance to the familiar setting. Announced on March 31, 2025, this isn't an April Fools' Day prank, despite the timing raising some eyebrows among fans who are wary of the usual flood of fake game announcements that come with the start of April.

Pocketpair is keen to dispel any doubts about the authenticity of Palworld! More Than Just Pals. This project, inspired by a playful April Fools' Day stunt in 2024, is set to become a real game available on PC via Steam, though an exact release date remains under wraps.

This dating sim introduces a unique twist to the Palworld universe, taking players to the Palagos Private Academy. Here, players step into the shoes of a transfer student, navigating school life while forging friendships and possibly romantic relationships with a diverse cast of student Pals. Characters such as the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, familiar names from the original Palworld, are highlighted on the game's official Steam page.

An official description from Pocketpair teases the depth of player choices: “You, the protagonist, enroll as a transfer student in the prestigious Palagos Private Academy. You will meet unique friends (pals) and enjoy school life through friendship and romance. It's up to you whether you stay friends with the pals, develop romantic relationships with them, or even dismember and eat them.”

To reassure fans, Bucky from the Palworld team tweeted on March 31, 2025, “This doesn't concern April Fools :)”, emphasizing the genuine nature of the announcement.

As Palworld continues to evolve, celebrating its one-year anniversary in January 2025, fans have plenty to look forward to. Recent updates have introduced crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a new photo mode, keeping the community engaged while they await Palworld! More Than Just Pals. Additionally, there's a glimmer of hope for those hoping to see Palworld on the Nintendo Switch 2, and perhaps even the dating sim might make its way to the console in the future.