Palworld developer Pocketpair is finalizing its highly anticipated crossplay update, slated for release in late March 2025. A recent X/Twitter post confirmed this update will enable multiplayer across all platforms and introduce world transfer for Pals. While details remain scarce beyond a promotional image showcasing a Palworld battle, Pocketpair's Communications Director and Publishing Manager, John 'Bucky' Buckley, hinted at "a few little surprises" included in the March update.

This news is a welcome boost for the 32 million players who've joined Palworld since its January 2024 early access launch. Pocketpair has outlined an extensive 2025 content roadmap, including the crossplay feature, a concluding scenario, and additional content for this popular creature-catching survival game.

Palworld's initial release on Steam ($30) and simultaneous inclusion in Xbox and PC Game Pass a year ago proved remarkably successful, shattering sales and concurrent player records. Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe even commented on the overwhelming success, stating the studio was initially unprepared for the game's massive profits. Capitalizing on this momentum, Pocketpair swiftly partnered with Sony to establish Palworld Entertainment, a new venture dedicated to expanding the IP and launching the game on PS5.

However, a looming legal challenge from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company casts a shadow. They are seeking an injunction and damages, alleging Palworld infringes on multiple patent rights. Pocketpair has responded by identifying the patents in question and making adjustments to the Pal summoning mechanic. Despite this, the studio remains resolute, vowing to defend its position in court: “We will continue to assert our position in this case through future legal proceedings.”