Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching game, Palworld! They've announced a new addition to their universe, Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that's no April Fools' Day prank.

Revealed on March 31, 2025, this announcement might seem like a typical April Fools' gag, especially with the flood of fake game announcements expected on April 1. Yet, Pocketpair assures fans that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is a real project, inspired by their 2024 April Fools' Day stunt. This dating sim is slated to come to PC via Steam, though a specific release date remains under wraps.

Palworld! More Than Just Pals takes players into the world of Palagos Private Academy, where they enroll as a transfer student. Here, players can befriend and even fall in love with a diverse cast of student Pals, including characters like the "cute" and "mysterious" Katress and the "timid" Chillet. The game's narrative allows players to choose whether to maintain friendships, pursue romantic relationships, or take a darker path with their Pals.

Pocketpair's commitment to this project is evident, and they're keen to clarify any doubts about its legitimacy. Bucky from the Palworld team confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that this announcement is indeed serious, stating, "This doesn't concern April Fools :)".

As Palworld continues to evolve, celebrating its one-year anniversary in January 2025, fans can look forward to more updates, including recent additions like crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, and a photo mode. While hopes for a Nintendo Switch 2 version linger, fans can at least dream of seeing Palworld! More Than Just Pals on the console someday.

For more details, check out the official [ttpp]Steam page[ttpp] of Palworld! More Than Just Pals.