Palworld is full of amazing areas to explore, and the number of such places keeps increasing. The recent Feybreak major update has given the game a whole new island for people to discover and traverse, and it's full of new beautiful environments, important resources, and more. However, that does not mean it's without its dangers, as some of the new area's inhabitants can spell trouble for those who aren't prepared for them. A good example of such would be the Feybreak Warriors, and the qualities of this particular enemy may actually affect the future of Palworld's exploration design.

The Feybreak update for Palworld provides the game with more interesting possibilities for what's to come. One of the examples of that is the Feybreak Warriors, an enemy that utilizes anti-air turrets to gun down players who try to reach the island by riding a flying Pal. While the way the enemy restricts a particular mode of travel can be seen as an annoyance, it can also be seen as a clever design by Pocketpair, to show how adding one thing can change how people choose to explore the game's many different areas.

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Palworld Releases New Update for January 2025

Popular survival game Palworld releases a brand-new update that fans of the game can download right now.

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How Palwolrd’s Feybreak Warriors Improves the Games Exploration

When heading towards the Feybreak Island of Palworld, one must always be wary of the area's titular warriors. As annoying as they may be, they do more for the game's exploration aspect than one would think:

  • The warriors gunning down those who utilize flying Pals to approach the island means players must try out new ways of traveling, allowing them to try other options for better in-game diversity
  • The warriors' level of difficulty could mean players spend more time in the game preparing for the journey, giving them a reason to go through and perhaps better appreciate the beautiful locations of Palworld
  • The way the island is guarded might make players want to find ways to bypass the threat of the warriors, incentivizing them to go off beaten paths and trying things they have yet to do

The Feybreak Warriors have shown that they're a great asset to Palworld, especially given the opportunities they present. Hopefully, Pocketpair sees how much they can affect the game, as there's potential to be had by having more of such enemies.

Why Palworld’s Future Major Areas Should Have Enemies Like the Feybreak Warriors

As Palworld continues to grow, more islands are likely bound to crop up. If so, then they should definitely have something like the Feybreak Warriors. One of the biggest reasons is that they prevent the game's exploration aspect from being sorely tied to people looking for the best flying mounts in Palworld and riding them in a straight line to their destination. There are other ways of traveling besides using flight, and enemies that encourage deeper thought about traversal will make traversing the in-game world more engaging. Doing so also ensures that other Pals besides the flying ones get a chance to shine rather than staying in storage or as laborers, incentivizing players to try out what they can and making the experience of playing the game more fun.

While the Feybreak Warriors aren't the biggest reason why the Feybreak update for Palworld is a success, they certainly play a role and possibly lead Palworld to a brighter future. They're more than just an enemy that must be dealt with, as their qualities could be responsible for Pocketpair adding even more threats that encourage players to try new ways of exploring the world.

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Top Critic Avg: 71 /100 Critics Rec: 58%
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Released
January 19, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Violence
Developer(s)
Pocket Pair, Inc.
Publisher(s)
Pocket Pair, Inc.
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Xbox Series X|S, pc
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DIGITAL
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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!

Cross Save
yes
Number of Players
1-4 (Co-Op); 32 Players Server Limit
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
Open-World, Shooter, Survival
How Long To Beat
36 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
6 GB (February 2024)
OpenCritic Rating
Fair