Palworld has made waves in the video game community as a monster-capturing and survival game hybrid that attracted the attention of many. Its developer, Pocketpair, has shown that it wants to help the game grow to become an even bigger success, taking just about any opportunity that allows it to do so. Aside from major updates or partnerships that will help it expand, such as plans with Krafton for an eventual mobile version of Palworld, the game's recent move shows it's also willing to collaborate with titles that nobody expected it to.
On the official Palworld X account, fans were greeted by an announcement regarding the next big update, and a surprise involving a collaboration between Palworld and the hit indie game Terraria. The only details regarding it so far are that it will happen in 2025 and that more info about it will be released soon. This leaves room for speculation as to what content the collaboration will bring to Palworld, which could open up many possibilities that could improve the game in numerous ways.
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What Terraria Could Bring to Palworld
While the two games have plenty of gameplay differences, the crossover between Terraria and Palworld does show some promise in what it could do for the latter. There is still no telling what could come from the collaboration, but it does mean that Pocketpair's creation is in store for some interesting content. Some possibilities include:
- Monsters that come straight from Terraria could end up in Palworld, or at least a version of them that better blends in with the monster-capturing elements
- The tools and equipment from Terraria could make their way into Palworld, meaning that there will be more things for players to craft and equip to help them survive the game's harsh world
- Gameplay elements from Terraria could make their way into the game, such as being able to dig into the earth and make underground bases or recruit NPCs to join one's base
Collaborating with one of the best open-world games made by an indie developer does sound like a logical and fitting move for a title such as Palworld, but only time will tell if it ends up being a successful venture. Still, the many possibilities are obvious cause for excitement, as what it could do to the game could surprise everybody.
What the Collaboration With Terraria Means for Palworld’s Future
Palworld's blend of genres makes it easy for the game to collaborate with an open-world survival title like Terraria, but this could be just the start. There are others out there that Palworld could also work well with, with big names such as Minecraft or even Digimon serving as good examples. Tying itself with other popular IPs that complement its gameplay elements would mean that Palworld's reach can go even further, allowing it to connect with audiences it might not normally be able to. It also ensures that the game continues to grow and push its boundaries, as more collaborations mean it might experiment with features that weren't otherwise obvious additions for Pocketpair's game. Working with the developer of Terraria is likely a sign of more collabs down the line, and hopefully, it helps secure Palworld's future and success.
Pocketpair's plans to expand the Palworld IP seem to be in full swing, especially with its surprise collaboration with indie hit Terraria. While nothing is confirmed about when it will happen or what it will do for the game, anticipation is definitely high, and fans should keep an eye out for future announcements.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 71 /100 Critics Rec: 58%
- 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
WHERE TO PLAY
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
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- 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
