Palworld Dating Sim: No April Fools' Joke, Dev Confirms

Developer Pocketpair has announced Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim set in its massively popular monster-catching universe. Contrary to initial skepticism, this is not an April Fools' Day prank. Announced on March 31, 2025, the game adds a romantic twist to Pocketpair's catalog, following the success of their 2024 Pokémon-like survival experience.

Given the proximity to April Fools' Day, fans are understandably cautious about believing the announcement. However, Pocketpair has assured everyone that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is indeed a real game, inspired by their 2024 April Fools' Day stunt. The dating sim is set to be released on PC via Steam at a yet-to-be-announced date.

Palworld! More Than Just Pals introduces a unique addition to the Palworld universe, where players can enroll as a transfer student at Palagos Private Academy. Here, they will have the opportunity to befriend and potentially fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals, including characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet. The game's official description from Pocketpair promises a school life filled with friendship and romance, with the player's choices determining whether they maintain friendships, develop romantic relationships, or take a darker path by dismembering and eating their Pals.

To dispel any remaining doubts, Bucky from Palworld tweeted, "This doesn't concern April Fools :)" on March 31, 2025.

As Palworld celebrates its one-year anniversary and continues to roll out updates, including crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and photo mode, fans have plenty to keep them engaged while awaiting Palworld! More Than Just Pals. Additionally, there's a glimmer of hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, though if a Switch port doesn't materialize, fans can at least look forward to the possibility of Palworld! More Than Just Pals arriving on the console in the future.