Palworld Dating Sim Confirmed: Not an April Fools' Joke, Says Dev

Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their hit game Palworld: they've announced a new dating sim titled Palworld! More Than Just Pals. This isn't an April Fools' Day prank, despite the timing of the announcement on March 31, 2025. Pocketpair is keen to clarify that this game is indeed real and not just another playful hoax.

Palworld! More Than Just Pals aims to bring romance into the Palworld universe, inspired by a previous April Fools' Day stunt in 2024. The dating sim is slated for release on PC via Steam, though a specific release date has yet to be announced.

Set in the prestigious Palagos Private Academy, the game allows players to step into the shoes of a transfer student. Here, they will interact with a diverse cast of student Pals, including characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet. Players can choose to build friendships, pursue romantic relationships, or take a darker path with their Pals.

Bucky from the Palworld team emphasized on social media that this announcement is legitimate and not related to April Fools' Day, dispelling any skepticism among fans.

As Palworld itself marks its one-year anniversary, the game continues to evolve with recent updates that include crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a new photo mode. These enhancements should keep fans engaged as they await the launch of Palworld! More Than Just Pals. Additionally, there's hope among fans for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, and perhaps even the dating sim might make its way to the console in the future.