Developer Pocketpair has exciting news for fans of their massively popular monster-catching universe: they've announced Palworld! More Than Just Pals, a dating sim that promises to add a romantic twist to the Palworld experience. Announced on March 31, 2025, this isn't an April Fools' Day prank, despite the timing raising some eyebrows among the gaming community.

Pocketpair is keen to dispel any doubts, confirming that Palworld! More Than Just Pals is indeed a real project. The concept originated from their 2024 April Fools' Day stunt, which introduced the idea as a jest. Now, it's becoming a reality, set to launch on PC via Steam at a yet-to-be-announced date.

This new addition to the Palworld universe takes players to Palagos Private Academy, where they enroll as a transfer student. Here, players can befriend and potentially 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 official Steam page offers a glimpse into this unique world, where players can choose to nurture friendships, pursue romantic relationships, or take a more... unconventional approach with their Pals.

Pocketpair's commitment to expanding the Palworld universe is evident as they continue to roll out updates for the original game. The recent update introduced crossplay support, Blueprint upgrades, a photo mode, and more, keeping the community engaged while they await Palworld! More Than Just Pals. Additionally, there's a glimmer of hope for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Palworld, and fans are hopeful that the dating sim might also make its way to the console in the future.