Developer Pocketpair is preparing to release Palworld: Palfarm, a cozy spin-off of the creature-collecting survival game that took the world by storm in 2024. While early teaser images have players unanimously praising the game’s beauty, a deeper look reveals a community wrestling with a familiar anxiety.
Originally announced in 2025, Palworld: Palfarm promises to be the farming sim “of your dreams,” according to its Steam page. The game shifts focus from survival and combat to a more relaxed life of agriculture, crafting, and friendship with your Pals on a remote island. You’ll cultivate crops with the help of Pals, cook meals, run shops, build relationships with human neighbors, and even participate in seasonal events. While the tone is decidedly cozier, it retains a touch of the original’s edge, featuring occasional raids by wild Pals and a shady black market for contraband goods.
A Visual Feast
Early images and teaser clips have made a powerful impression. The vibrant, detailed world is drawing widespread acclaim, with one social media user commenting, “I didn’t know farming games could look this good.” The general consensus among fans is that the game is beautiful, sparking significant interest and a desire for more release information.
The One Thing on Everyone’s Mind
However, the stunning visuals have also brought a specific, recurring concern to the forefront. As one player aptly put it, “The only thing that scares me is that Pocketpair has an unfortunate tendency to never finish their games.”
This skepticism is rooted in the development history of the original Palworld. Despite its massive success and over 32 million players, the game remains in Early Access years after its initial launch, with a promised “massive” 1.0 update only slated for sometime in 2026. The studio’s track record, combined with the quiet since Palfarm‘s announcement, has led to cautious optimism rather than outright celebration. While some fans are convinced the teasers point to a guaranteed hit, others fear the game may suffer the same prolonged development cycle or, worse, be left unfinished.
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The Verdict
Palworld: Palfarm has undoubtedly captured the attention of cozy game enthusiasts with its gorgeous aesthetic and promising blend of farming, life simulation, and the beloved Pal creatures. Whether this early excitement translates into a polished and timely release remains the central, unanswered question for Pocketpair.