Palworld Dating Sim Confirmed: No April Fools' Joke, Says Developer

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 dash of romance to the Palworld experience. Revealed on March 31, 2025, this announcement comes just before April Fools' Day, a time notorious for game developers' playful pranks and fake game reveals. Naturally, many fans are approaching the news with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Rest assured, Pocketpair is keen to dispel any doubts: Palworld! More Than Just Pals is a legitimate project, not an April Fools' gag. The concept originated from their 2024 April Fools' Day stunt, which playfully introduced the idea of More Than Just Pals. Now, it's becoming a reality and is slated for release on PC via Steam at a yet-to-be-announced date.

This dating sim introduces a novel twist to the Palworld universe. Players will step into the shoes of a transfer student at the prestigious Palagos Private Academy, where they'll have the opportunity to befriend and possibly fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals. Characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet, familiar names from the Palworld roster, are highlighted on the game's official Steam page.

The official description from Pocketpair sets the stage: "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."

As fans eagerly await the dating sim's release, they can continue to enjoy the ongoing updates to the original Palworld game. The game recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and has been enhanced with features like crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode. For those hoping for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, there's still a glimmer of hope, though if a Switch port doesn't materialize, perhaps Palworld! More Than Just Pals will find its way to the console in the future.