Palworld Holds 3rd Biggest Third-Party Launch on Xbox Game Pass

Palworld, the latest sensation in the gaming realm, has taken the industry by storm since its recent debut on Xbox Game Preview. Breaking records and setting milestones, this captivating title has become the biggest 3rd party Game Pass launch in history within its first ten days on the platform. Xbox players have propelled it to new heights, marking it as the most-played 3rd party day one launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate.

With an impressive tally of over 7 million players across console and Windows PC, Palworld has hit a peak of nearly 3 million daily active users on Xbox alone, solidifying its status as the most-played game on the platform during that period. The CEO of Pocketpair, the mastermind behind Palworld, Takuro Mizobe, expressed gratitude, stating, “The response from fans has been tremendous, and it’s incredible to see the millions of players around the world enjoying Palworld. This is just the beginning for us and Palworld, and the feedback we’re gathering while in Game Preview will allow us to continue to improve the experience for Pal Tamers across all platforms.”

For those unacquainted with the Pal Tamer journey, Palworld offers an online open-world adventure where players are thrust into a mysterious land, armed with the ability to capture over 100 Pals, creatures with diverse abilities useful both in battle and for survival in a hostile environment. The game's appeal lies in its seamless blend of battling, crafting, and building, captivating players worldwide.

Palworld remains available in the Xbox Game Preview program, promising much more excitement as Pocketpair refines the experience in preparation for a full 1.0 release. The developers actively listen to player feedback, implementing improvements based on insights gained during the preview period. Notably, cross-play has emerged as a significant request from the fanbase, and Pocketpair is swiftly addressing this demand.

Xbox is equally committed to enhancing the Palworld experience for its players. Collaborating closely with Pocketpair, Xbox is providing essential support for the game's Xbox versions, including dedicated servers and engineering resources to optimize GPU and memory usage. The partnership aims to accelerate the release of Palworld updates and optimize the title for the Xbox platform.

Palworld is currently accessible on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC through the Game Preview program. Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass members can dive into this captivating world, and for those seeking the ultimate experience, Palworld is available on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. Don't miss out on the Pal Taming action that has the gaming community buzzing!