Palworld Dating Sim Revealed as Real Video Game as Dev Insists It's Not an April Fools' Day Joke

Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching universe: they've announced Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to add a touch of romance to their catalog. Announced on March 31, 2025, this new game comes at a time when April Fools' Day pranks are common, leading many fans to approach the news with skepticism. However, Pocketpair is keen to assure everyone that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is not a jest but a genuine upcoming title.

Originally sparked by a playful April Fools' Day stunt in 2024, Palworld! More Than Just Pals is now set to become a reality, slated for release on PC via Steam at a future date yet to be specified. This dating sim invites players to immerse themselves in the world of Palagos Private Academy, where they can enroll as a transfer student and interact with a diverse cast of student Pals. Characters such as the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, familiar from the original Palworld, will be part of this new romantic adventure.

In Palworld! More Than Just Pals, players will navigate school life, forging friendships and potentially romantic relationships with their Pal companions. The game even humorously suggests the possibility of dismembering and eating Pals, adding an unexpected twist to the gameplay.

To dispel any remaining doubts about the game's legitimacy, Bucky from Pocketpair tweeted, "This doesn't concern April Fools :)," emphasizing the project's authenticity.

As Palworld continues to evolve with its one-year anniversary celebrated in January 2025, fans can look forward to more updates, including recent additions like crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode. While hopes linger for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the original Palworld, the prospect of Palworld! More Than Just Pals making its way to consoles in the future keeps the excitement alive for fans of the series.