Palworld

BITING SATIRE? Palworld's first raid boss has just arrived, alongside lobbing Pals at factories to force them back to work

There's also a bunch of other new items and buildings, though the labour violations are the main thing.

THAT'S COMEDY Palworld, the game known for being Pokemon with guns, is doing the very original joke of pretending to make a dating sim for April Fool's Day

I'm definitely laughing at this wholly unique joke.

MY CHEMICAL ROOBY Palworld's getting its first raid, and as we all expected, it's about a magic evil goth girl who can fly

She’s gonna use the power of meteor showers and The Sisters of Mercy to blow your mind, we assume.

CAN'T CHEAT ME Palworld devs can't keep up with cheaters, but it's working on a solution

No word on when the solution is being introduced, though.

ROOM ENOUGH FOR TWO "It’s a diverse genre" - Nightingale's team undaunted by Palworld and other survival competitors

In spite of other huge successes in the genre, Inflexion Games' CEO believes there's plenty of room Nightingale to thrive.

NEW SLOGAN, WHO DIS? Xbox's big meeting reportedly included a surprising amount of Palworld, because "Every screen is an Xbox"

Staff have also allegedly been making jokes about Xbox doing a handheld.

PALLOWEEN Bad news, Palworld has infiltrated one of Pokemon’s longtime strongholds: weird, unofficial halloween costumes

We all knew this would happen, but I still wasn't ready for man-sized Depresso and skinny Grizzbolt.

DINO DESTRUCTION Palworld player breeds nearly 2000 dinosaurs with missile launchers, chaos naturally ensues

Life surrounded by a Jurassic tonne of Relaxsauri isn’t that relaxing, as it turns out.

MAKING PALS Palworld devs put out a call for more staff as it struggles to keep up with the game's massive success

Pocketpair is "overwhelmingly short" on people at the moment.

POST-NOX CLARITY Good news, Palworld's latest patch stops your Pals from breeding themselves into a coma

Oh, and Lifmunk Effigies should work as intended now.

TIP YOUR SERVER All 19 million of you Palworld players are racking up some very high server costs

I wouldn't want to foot the bill for this one, personally.

CRASHING OUT Sorry Palworld bandits, you can't steal other player's Pals anymore

This one's for the truly dedicated Pal tamers out there.

PAL-TAMING FRENZY Palworld popularity soars: 19 million players dive into monster-taming adventure

Proving once again, people will play anything with cute monsters.

HANGYU-TIME Fancy becoming a Palworld Tony Hawk? All you need is a Chillet and a skatepark

The first person to nail the 900 while riding one of their Pals will be my actual hero.

IT'S ALL IN THE MIND Did you know you can capture Palworld pals via mind control?

Certainly one way to play the game!

NO-DORAN No, Nexus Mods doesn't fancy hosting those Palworld Pokemon mods that Nintendo probably isn't a fan of

It might be cool to add Pikachu to Palworld, but no one wants to deal with legal backlash.

MY NAME IS, WHAT? The Pokemon Company addresses the whole Palworld thing without actually mentioning, well, Palworld

The Donphan in the room has been acknowledged, sort of.

PENKING PVP PREVIEW Palworld's future update roadmap includes a Pal PvP arena, raid bosses, and crossplay

Pocketpair has some pressing issues to fix first, though.

MAU-LG Palworld players are pulling off some incredible launch trickshots, CoD-style montages could be coming soon

Mother, retrieve the photograph-creating device!

GRAB A GRIZZBOLT This Palworld exploit lets you catch bosses and add them to your party

Cheekily add Zoe and Grizzbolt to the collection of Pals you definitely aren’t exploiting.

FADE TO BLACK Fresh Palworld Xbox and PC update aims to finally stop it from getting stuck at a black screen on startup

Hopefully there’ll be no more looking into the void when you just want to see your Pals.

GOTTA MOD 'EM ALL Update: That Palworld Pokemon mod has seemingly already attracted attention from Nintendo's lawyers

Boy, that escalated quickly. (Well, about as quickly as could be expected, really).

PAL LAW SCHOOL "I’m just surprised it got this far" - ex-Pokémon lawyer says Palworld "looks like the usual ripoff nonsense"

Meanwhile, some other attorneys have suggested that Pocketpair has nothing to worry about.

FIRST-PERSON FRIENDS Palworld already has a VR mod, letting you truly feel the horror of what you're doing

Sounds a bit too immersive for me personally, thanks very much.

IT'S PAL'S WORLD There’s only been one paid game, ever, more popular than Palworld on Steam

Give a Pokemon a gun and everyone loses their minds.

PAL PROBLEMS Palworld's "serious bugs" should be taken care of soon, save data restoration guidance offered

Just a few people have reached out to Pocketpair about the issues.

DO YOU COPY? Palworld hits 3 million copies sold in 40 hours as it's met with accusations of plagiarism

Plagiarism or not, the game has quickly proven to be a hit.

LOTS OF PAL TAMERS Palworld sold over 1 million copies in just eight hours

The 'Pokemon with guns' game is doing rather well.

POKEGUNS January's second wave of new Xbox Game Pass titles revealed - includes 'Pokemon with guns'

JRPGs, monster-catching, and Lewis Hamilton. A combo made in heaven.

GASTLY GOINGS-ON Palworld warns players to not overwork their Pals… or else

Have your Pals wield guns, work, and if you’re unfortunate, die.

OMW! Remember that game where you shoot Pokemon with machine guns? It just got a super-effective new trailer

Wooloo-lookalike, use machine gun!

BREATH OF THE MILD Palworld is more than just 'Pokemon with guns', but not much more

Pokemon with guns? TemTem via Tears of the Kindgom? Digimon does Ark: Survival? Whatever it is, Palworld is a mixed bag.

How to get Eggs in Palworld

Planning on cooking up a storm?

Where to find Astegon in Palworld

This Dark/Dragon-type Pal is definitely worth trying to catch.

How to get Ancient Civilisation Parts in Palworld

If you’re hoping to craft the Egg Incubator and more important tech, you’ll need plenty of Ancient Civilisation Parts.

How to make an Ore Farm in Palworld

Here’s how to automate mining for Ore in Palworld.

Where to find all Legendary Pals in Palworld

There are four Legendary Pals to capture in Palworld.

Where to find Frostallion in Palworld

Looking for the frosty steed? Here’s where to find Frostallion in Palworld.

Where to find Jetragon in Palworld

Here’s where to find explosive Dragon-type, Jetragon, in Palworld.

BE A PAL Palworld Guide: How to become a Pal Master

Get the most out of the wild islands of Palpagos with our Palworld Guide!

Palworld Paldeck: All Pals we've found so far

Here are all the Pals you can look forward to filling your Paldeck with.

Palworld Breeding combos and how to breed Pals

Breeding Pals is a great way of acquiring new and high-stat Pals.

Rayne’s Syndicate Tower: How to beat the first Palworld boss

Here’s how to beat your first Tower Boss, Zoe and Grizzbolt at Rayne’s Syndicate Tower, in Palworld.

Where to find Fenglope in Palworld

This rare Pal can be easily captured once you know where to find them!

Where to find Vixy in Palworld

Adorable and useful in equal measure.

How to get Anubis in Palworld

Here’s how to get the mysterious Anubis in Palworld.

How to treat Palworld status effects

Whether it's Sprains, Ulcers, or Depression getting your Pals down, here’s how to treat all of Palworld’s status effects.

How to move bases in Palworld

When it’s time for a change of scenery, here's how to move your base in Palworld.

Palworld eggs: How to incubate and hatch Pal eggs

Hatching Palworld eggs is a smart way to build your party

How to get nails in Palworld

Nailed it

How to get Sulfur in Palworld

If you’re hoping to craft Gunpowder, you’re going to need plenty of Sulfur.

How to get High Quality Pal Oil in Palworld

If you’re hoping to arm your Pals with guns, you’re going to need High Quality Pal Oil.

How to get Wheat in Palworld

Hoping to start your own Wheat Plantation? Here's how to get enough seeds.

How to get Ancient Technology Points in Palworld

If you want the Egg Incubator or Grappling Gun, you’re going to need to get some Ancient Technology Points first.

How to get Pure Quartz in Palworld

Prepare for quite the trek if you’re looking for Pure Quartz.

How to ride Pals in Palworld

Looking to traverse the Palpagos Islands a little faster? Here’s how to get a mount and ride Pals!

Palworld type chart: all Pal strengths and weaknesses

Prepare for battle with this Palworld type chart of elemental strengths and weaknesses.

How to sell Pals to the Black Marketeer in Palworld

Looking to get rid of those spare Pals on the Black Market?

How to get Leather in Palworld

Leather is an easy resource to get your hands on when you know exactly where to get it in Palworld.

Palworld Work Suitability Guide: best Pals for your base

Here’s Palworld’s work suitability system explained, including which Pals are best for your base.

How to get Coal in Palworld

Looking for Coal? Here’s where to find it.

Palworld multiplayer guide: How to invite friends

Looking to play Palworld multiplayer? Here’s how.

How to survive hot temperatures in Palworld with a tropical outfit

Hot, hot, hot.

How to survive cold temperatures in Palworld with warm clothes

Be careful not to slowly freeze to death.

How to get Pal Fluids in Palworld

Looking for some Pal Fluids? Look no further.

How to restore Pal Sanity in Palworld

Yes, your Pals will have Sanity levels that need maintaining.

How to repair tools and structures in Palworld

Got a broken tool? No problem. Here’s how to repair it.

How to rest Pals in Palworld

Here's how to ensure your Pals get some much-needed rest.

How to feed Pals in Palworld

Here's how to keep those Pals of yours fighting (and working) fit.

CATASTROPHE Palworld's suddenly everyone's favourite game, but for the love of Garfield, please stop that cat from meowing

Cats are great, but do I want to listen to them yowl for hours on end? No.