Palworld Dating Sim Confirmed: Not an April Fools' Prank, Developer Says

Developer Pocketpair has announced an exciting addition to its universe with Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to bring romance into the mix of its monster-catching world. This is no April Fools’ Day prank; Pocketpair made the announcement on March 31, 2025, and is keen to reassure fans of its legitimacy.

In an interesting turn of events, the idea for Palworld! More Than Just Pals originated from an April Fools' Day jest in 2024. What was once a playful fake game is now set to become a reality, slated for release on PC via Steam at a future date yet to be announced.

Palworld! More Than Just Pals introduces a unique twist to Pocketpair's already popular universe. The game invites players to step into the shoes of a transfer student at the prestigious Palagos Private Academy, where they can befriend and potentially fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals. Characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress, and the "timid" Chillet, are highlighted on the game's official Steam page, bringing familiar names from the Palworld roster into this new romantic setting.

The game's narrative offers players the freedom to choose their path: maintain friendships, pursue romantic relationships, or take a darker route involving dismemberment and consumption of the Pals. This intriguing blend of choices adds a layer of depth and unpredictability to the gameplay.

Pocketpair’s commitment to expanding the Palworld universe is evident as they celebrate the game's one-year anniversary and continue to roll out updates. Recent additions include crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a new photo mode, keeping the community engaged as they await Palworld! More Than Just Pals. While fans hold out hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the original Palworld, there's also anticipation for the dating sim to possibly make its way to the console in the future.

For those still skeptical, Bucky from the Palworld team took to social media to affirm: "This doesn't concern April Fools :)" — a clear message that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is indeed a project to watch out for.