Sony Interactive Entertainment and Pocketpair announced Palworld is launching today on PlayStation 5. Like the Steam and Xbox Series X|S versions, Palworld is available on PS5 for $29.99.
On July 9, Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Aniplex, and Pocketpair announced the establishment of Palworld Entertainment, a joint venture that will expand and develop new businesses associated with the Palworld game. Palworld Entertainment will be in charge of global licensing, merchandising, commercial business, and the reach of the intellectual property outside of the game.
It’s worth noting that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair for “infringement and compensation for damages.” The announcement came eight months after The Pokémon Company released a statement concerning plans to investigate Palworld. It’s unclear what effect this could have on the PS5 version of Palworld just yet, so stay tuned.
Here’s an overview of Palworld, via the official Steam page:
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called “Pals” in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Survival
In a harsh environment where food is scarce and vicious poachers roam, danger waits around every corner. To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices…even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes.
Mounts & Exploration
Pals can be mounted to traverse the land, sea and sky—allowing you to traverse all kinds of environment as you explore the world.
Building Structures
Want to build a pyramid? Put an army of Pals on the job. Don’t worry; there are no labor laws for Pals.
Production
Make use of Pals and their skills to make fire, generate electricity, or mine ore so that you can live a life of comfort.
Farming
Some Pals are good at planting seeds, while others are skilled at watering or harvesting crops. Work together with your Pals to create an idyllic farmstead.
Factories & Automation
Letting Pals do the work is the key to automation. Build a factory, place a Pal in it, and they’ll keep working as long as they’re fed—until they’re dead, that is.
Dungeon Exploration
With Pals on your side you can tackle even the most dangerous areas. When the time comes, you might have to sacrifice one to save your skin. They’ll protect your life—even if it costs their own.
Breeding & Genetics
Breed a Pal and it will inherit the characteristics of its parents. Combine rare pals to create the strongest Pal of them all!
Poaching & Crime
Endangered Pals live in wildlife sanctuaries. Sneak in and capture rare Pals to get rich quick! It’s not a crime if you don’t get caught, after all.
Multiplayer
Multiplayer is supported, so invite a friend and go on an adventure together! And of course you can battle your friends and trade Pals, too.
In online co-op play mode, up to 4 players can play together.
Additionally, a dedicated server can allow up to 32 players to play together.
