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Palworld Studio Pocketpair Looking to Expand the IP in the Future

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2 months ago

October 23, 2024

Christoph Rediske

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Key Takeaways

The developers at Pocketpair are exploring ways to expand the Palworld IP, including an anime adaptation.
While there are no plans for a sequel, Pocketpair is focused on bringing new content updates to enhance Palworld’s gameplay.
Fans can expect a mobile version of Palworld from Krafton’s PUBG Studios, which promises an authentic adaptation.

Pocketpair recently talked about exploring ideas for expanding the Palworld IP. In the same interview, the developers of Palworld spoke about their vision for the game, such as continued support through updates, and addressed what players can expect in terms of new projects related to the title.

Less than a year ago, Pocketpair surprised the gaming world by bringing a monster-collecting, base-building survival game that players nicknamed “Pokemon with guns.” After all, while Palworld players can catch monsters just like in Game Freak’s franchise, it’s possible to do more in the game, such as giving weapons to the Pals and putting them to work on a series of tasks. But while Palworld is one of this year’s biggest releases, many players wonder what’s next.

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In a recent interview with TheGamer at the Tokyo Game Show, the Palworld development team said they are looking for ways to expand the title beyond the base game. They talked about the game having many possibilities, and while they didn’t give specifics of these possibilities, they did confirm that they are very interested in the idea of adapting Palworld‘s universe for anime, specifically. TheGamer also notes that the devs have used the line “each project’s needs,” hinting that the game’s universe is projected to be expanded into different genres.

Pocketpair Addresses the Future of Palworld as a Franchise

While planning to expand Palworld as a franchise and explore the IP’s potential, the studio confirmed that there are currently no plans for a sequel to the game. Instead, the devs are fully focused on bringing new content updates to make the gameplay even more engaging. It’s worth remembering that although there is no confirmed sequel, a mobile version of Palworld is on the way, being produced by Krafton’s PUBG Studios. Despite the good news, very little is known about the project, apart from the fact that it promises to deliver as faithful and original an adaptation as possible of the original game for mobile devices.

Even though Pocketpair hasn’t said any more details about its plans to expand the Palworld IP, the fact that the developers are looking at different ways to grow the game’s universe should excite fans. After all, Palworld has a unique lore, and it’s interesting enough not only to generate more content for the base game, but also to be adapted into other media, following in the successful footsteps of other franchises such as Minecraft and Pokemon.

In this game, you can peacefully live alongside mysterious creatures known as Pals or risk your life to drive off a ruthless poaching syndicate. Pals can be used to fight and breed, or they can be made to work on farms or factories. You can even sell them or eat them.
Survival: In a harsh environment where food is scarce and vicious poachers roam, danger waits around every corner. To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices…even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes.
Mounts & Exploration: Pals can be mounted to traverse the land, sea and sky—allowing you to traverse all kinds of environment as you explore the world.
Collect all kinds of exciting Pals to fight, farm, build, and work for you in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

Open-World

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