Absolutely — and no, this isn’t an April Fools’ prank. Palworld! More Than Just Pals is real, and the internet is still trying to process it.
After teasing the concept as a joke back in 2024’s April Fools’ Day stunt — where Pocketpair announced a romance-focused Palworld spinoff with a deadpan seriousness that fooled everyone — the studio has now officially confirmed that the game is not only real but in active development.
Set at Palagos Private Academy, the new title leans into the chaotic charm of the original Palworld while diving headfirst into high school drama, emotional bonds, and, yes, romantic subplots. Players take on the role of a transfer student navigating the halls of a mysterious academy populated by Pals who are as emotionally complex as they are... potentially edible.
The Steam store page is already up, dripping with irony and dark humor:
"You’ll meet a diverse cast of Pals and experience school life through friendship and romance. The choices are yours: stay friends, kindle a romance—or even dismember and eat them."
That last line? Not a typo. It’s a feature. And it’s perfect.
Characters like Katress, the "cute and mysterious" Pal with a secret, and Chillet, the shy, soft-spoken one, are clearly inspired by existing Pal designs — but now they’re not just your pets, they’re your crushes, your study partners, your potential soulmates… or your next meal.
And yes, the game is 100% real — confirmed by Bucky, the lead developer behind Pocketpair, in a now-viral tweet:
This doesn't concern April Fools :)
— Bucky | Palworld (@Bucky_cm) March 31, 2025
The announcement comes on the heels of Palworld’s first anniversary, which was celebrated with a wave of new features: crossplay, Blueprint upgrades, photo mode, and more. These updates have kept the community engaged and excited — and now, they’re being rewarded with a full-blown dating sim that somehow feels both absurd and incredibly on-brand.
Will Palworld! More Than Just Pals be a full romance simulator with branching dialogue, relationship meters, and secret endings? Probably. But given Pocketpair’s track record of blending dark humor with gameplay innovation, expect some surprises — like a "Relationship Breakup" mechanic that results in a full-on Pal massacre.
As for platforms? The game is confirmed for PC via Steam, with no official word on consoles yet. But fans still hold out hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 release — especially if the game’s tone and mechanics can be adapted to handheld play. Imagine playing your first kiss with Katress… while a pack of Grikzons are howling outside the dorm.
So yes — Palworld is getting a dating sim, and no, you’re not dreaming.
Welcome to Palworld: The Dating Sim That Actually Exists.
And if you’re still not sure…
Just look at the Steam page.
It’s not a joke.
It’s a pal.
🔥 Coming to Steam — date TBD, but probably before April 2nd.
