Absolutely — and no, this isn’t an April Fools’ joke this time.
Palworld! More Than Just Pals is real. And it’s as delightfully bizarre as you’d expect from Pocketpair.
The announcement, made on March 31, 2025, by the studio behind the breakout hit Palworld, confirms what fans have been half-jokingly anticipating since the game’s 2024 launch: a full-fledged romance-driven dating sim set in the same chaotic, monster-filled universe. What started as a tongue-in-cheek April Fools’ prank in 2024 — when Pocketpair jokingly "revealed" More Than Just Pals as a fake game featuring Pals falling in love — has now evolved into a fully realized, officially licensed expansion.
So, what exactly is Palworld! More Than Just Pals?
- Genre: Romantic Simulation / School Life / Dark Comedy
- Platform: PC (Steam) — Launch date TBA
- Setting: Palagos Private Academy, a prestigious boarding school for Pals
- Protagonist: You, a mysterious transfer student with very questionable ethics
- Cast: A diverse roster of student Pals, including:
- Katress – "Cute and mysterious," rumored to have a dark past
- Chillet – "Timid, shy, and always hiding behind a book"
- And others whose names and designs echo creatures from the original Palworld (like the fan-favorite Pal "Sword" or "Frostbite")
The Twist? It’s Still Palworld.
The game’s official Steam page doesn’t shy away from the series’ trademark absurdity and grotesquery. One line in the description stands out like a neon sign in a dystopian alley:
"The choices are yours: stay friends, kindle a romance—or even dismember and eat them."
Yes, you can romance your Pal, but you can also cook them into stew. Or, you know, just date them. The game seems to lean into the duality of Palworld’s core theme: companionship vs. cannibalism, friendship vs. exploitation.
It’s a darkly comedic satire of both dating sims and survival games — blending the tropes of Doki Doki Literature Club, Animal Crossing, and The Last of Us’ emotional intimacy with the unapologetic chaos of Palworld’s base mechanics.
Why This Isn’t a Joke This Time
Pocketpair made it clear in a now-viral tweet:
This doesn't concern April Fools :)
— Bucky | Palworld (@Bucky_cm) March 31, 2025
They’re not messing around. The game has an actual Steam page, concept art, character bios, and even a character customization system that lets you choose your student’s personality, preferred Pal-flirting style, and — yes — whether you want to "bond" via cooking, cuddling, or combat.
Plus, the studio has been actively developing Palworld since its first anniversary in January 2025, with major updates including:
- Crossplay support (finally!)
- Blueprint system overhaul
- Photo mode (for capturing those very questionable romantic moments)
- And even an official “Pal Debate Club” mini-event
This momentum suggests Pocketpair isn’t just throwing a curveball — they’re building an expanding universe.
Nintendo Switch 2? Possibly.
While a Palworld port to Nintendo Switch 2 remains unconfirmed, the announcement of More Than Just Pals has reignited fan hope. Given the game’s focus on narrative, character-driven gameplay, and charm-based mechanics, it’s highly likely that the dating sim could eventually make its way to the Switch — whether as a standalone release or a special edition.
And if it does? Imagine:
"Today in Palagos Academy, I kissed my Pal… and then I ate him. It was… a bonding experience."
Final Verdict
Palworld! More Than Just Pals isn’t just a joke. It’s a bold, genre-bending evolution of a game that already defied expectations. It’s a romantic adventure where you can fall in love with a creature that once tried to eat you. It’s a school life sim where the cafeteria menu includes “Pal Cakes (100% Pal)”. And it’s absolutely, 100% real.
So if you thought Palworld was already too weird — buckle up.
The next chapter of friendship, romance, and culinary experimentation is on its way.
🎮 Coming to Steam — not April 1, but real.
And yes, it’s still April 1. But this time, the joke’s on us for not believing it.
Stay tuned. The Pal world just got a whole lot more complicated — and a lot more romantic. 💘🐾
