Palworld: 3 Days, 5 Million Copies
3 days, 5 million copies. Palworld, also known as Pokémon with guns, is taking the gaming industry by storm.
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Key Takeaways
- Palworld, created by Pocketpair, sold 5 million copies in three days, peaking at 1.5 million concurrent players on Steam.
- The game combines exploration and gunfights alongside tamable creatures called “pals.”
- Criticisms include similarities to Pokémon and comparisons to survival titles, but Palworld earned praise for impressive graphics, reflected in a “very positive” Steam rating.
Update
Palworld has sold over seven million copies in five days.
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The recently launched Japanese multiplayer game Palworld has achieved remarkable success. Within just three days since its Friday debut, it has sold a staggering 5 million copies. The game’s rapid ascent to popularity is evident in its peak of nearly 1.5 million concurrent players on Steam. Of course, such overwhelming demand led to temporary server crashes, but that doesn’t stop eager gamers from attempting to log in. This unexpected surge in popularity has exceeded expectations for Palworld’s developer, Pocketpair.
What Is Palworld
Palworld is an action-adventure survival game created by Pocketpair. In Palworld, players step into the role of “pal-tamers,” navigating vast landscapes and engaging in gunfights against both human adversaries and creatures known as “pals.” Similar to Pokémon, players can battle and capture these pals to join them on adventures, fight, farm, build bases, and more. However, with a twist involving firearms that prompts fans to playfully dub it “Pokémon with guns.”
Palworld has encountered its fair share of criticisms. Gamers draw parallels between its creature designs and Pokémon. And its gameplay can’t escape comparisons with survival titles like Rust and Ark: Survival. However, amidst these critiques, the game has earned praise for its impressive graphics. With a “very positive” user rating on Steam, backed by over 53,000 reviews, Palworld seems to have found favor among a substantial player base.
Have you had the opportunity to experience Palworld? What do you think about this title? We can’t wait to hear your thoughts in the comments!
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Great game