Palworld Dating Sim: Not an April Fools' Joke, Dev Confirms

Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of its massively popular monster-catching universe: they're launching Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that's no April Fools’ Day prank. Announced on March 31, 2025, this new addition to the Palworld franchise aims to blend romance with the familiar world of Pals, despite the timing raising some eyebrows due to the upcoming flood of April Fools' Day gags from game developers.

Pocketpair is keen to dispel any doubts, affirming that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is indeed a legitimate game. Inspired by their 2024 April Fools’ Day jest where they announced a similar concept as a fake game, the team has now turned it into reality. Fans can look forward to its release on PC via Steam, though an exact date remains under wraps.

The dating sim promises an intriguing twist on the Palworld universe, setting the scene at Palagos Private Academy. Here, players will step into the shoes of a transfer student, navigating the complexities of school life, friendship, and romance with a diverse cast of student Pals. Characters like the “cute” and “mysterious” Katress and the “timid” Chillet, directly pulled from the Palworld roster, await players. The game teases a range of interactions, from fostering deep friendships and romantic relationships to taking a darker turn with options to dismember and consume Pals.

Bucky from the Palworld team took to social media to reassure fans, stating, "This doesn't concern April Fools :)." This statement comes amidst ongoing developments for the original Palworld game, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and continues to roll out updates, including crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode.

While fans eagerly await Palworld! More Than Just Pals, there's also a glimmer of hope for those wishing for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the original game. Though a Switch port is not confirmed, the possibility of the dating sim arriving on the console offers another layer of anticipation for Palworld enthusiasts.