PocketPair confirms that Palworld won't be free-to-play
Recently, rumors circulated regarding PocketPair's famous game, Palworld, suggesting a shift towards a live-service game with a free-to-play model based on earlier comments from PocketPair’s CEO. However, in a definitive statement, the team at PocketPair has put those foolish ambitions to rest and confirmed that Palworld won' be adopting this approach. It was revealed that the rumors were based mostly on an interview that was conducted ‘several months ago’ when PocketPair was just starting with Palworld and hadn't decided the game’s future. You can check it out in the post below.
Regarding the Future of Palworld
— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) September 14, 2024
TL;DR - We are not changing our game's business model, it will remain buy-to-play and not f2p or GaaS.
Recently, an article was published in which we discussed the possible future direction of Palworld and ideas for continuing the game for a…
In a move that emphasizes the importance of player experience, PocketPair has chosen to retain Palworld as a buy-to-play game. However, they will instead focus on periodic updates like new skins and DLCs to support ongoing development.
For now, the game won't be a free-to-play game but that’s not a bad thing. In the comments under the post on X, many fans spoke positively about this confirmation. Like always, if you haven't got this fascinating Pokemon-like shooting game in your library then remember to use our comparison tool to get the best deal for Palworld.
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Technical information
- Categories : Action, Adventure, Role-Playing, Hack & Slash, Sandbox & Physics
- Editor : Pocketpair
- Developer : Pocketpair
- Mode(s):
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- Solo ( At Launch)
- PVP (Max 32 players, Online)
- Co-op (Max 4 players, Online)
- Crossplay: Total
- Release date : July 9, 2026
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Palworld News
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Palworld hits bigger player peak in its second weekend7/24/26
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Palworld 1.0 Is Back and Steam Is Packed Once Again7/13/26Industry
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Palworld devs say starting fresh for 1.0 is the better move7/7/26Updates & Patches
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Rare Pals, drones, and chaos: Palworld’s Sanctuary overhaul looks wild6/30/26Updates & Patches
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Palworld 1.0 Opens a New Chapter with Massive Content6/10/26Updates & Patches
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Two Years of Palworld: What the 2nd Anniversary Reveals1/20/26
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Palworld’s new patch adds new content and improves key systems12/19/25
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Why Palworld's fanbase stays strong and steady7/3/25
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Palworld's Terraria Update Adds Exciting New Features6/26/25
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Palworld gets photo mode, crossplay and more3/20/25
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