Summary
The so-called “Pokemonwith guns” gamePalworlddoesn’t have dedicated servers on Xbox, which means players can only play 4-player co-op instead of 32-player co-op like in the Steam version of the game.Palworldhas been turning heads since its initial reveal, with many fans intrigued by its darker take on the monster-catching genre and how it blendsPokemon-style gameplay with survival game mechanics.
Palworldseems to have found the recipe for success, as the game has exploded in popularity.Palworldis dominating the Steam charts right now, with over 300,000 concurrent players and 1 million copies already sold. Even thoughPalworldis an early access game, it brings a lot to the table, and it will be exciting to see how it evolves with future updates.
Those on Xbox are able toplayPalworldthrough Xbox Game Pass, which makes the fact that it sold over 1 million units in its first day of sale all the more impressive. Unfortunately, the Xbox version ofPalworlddoes come with an unfortunate restriction.As reported by IGN,Palworlddeveloper Pocketpair confirmed thatPalworldon Xbox does not allow for dedicated servers, and so it only allows for 4-player co-op instead of 32-players. In its Discord, Pocketpair said that it wasn’t its decision forPalworldnot to have dedicated servers on Xbox and that it “is quite difficult to negotiate at this time,” but it is trying.Palworldis also missing cross-play, though there are plans to add that feature as part of a future update.
As far as Xbox Game Preview games go,Palworlddoes seem to be more fully-featuredthan some of the games that are part of the program. In fact,Palworldalready has achievements, whereas most early access games on Xbox are missing them. Considering this, it’s disappointing that the Xbox version ofPalworldis still technically inferior to its Steam counterpart, but hopefully future updates bring some parity for the different versions of the game.
Palworld’s limited co-op on Xbox could prove to be a stumbling block, but it remains to be seen just how much it will impact the game’s popularity. While there is some controversy aboutPalworldcreatures looking very similar to existing Pokemon, most reactions to the game have been largely positive.Palworldhas a ton of momentum right now, and if it’s able to update the game regularly and bring dedicated servers to Xbox, one has to imagine that it will become even bigger than it is now.
Palworld
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In this game, you may peacefully live alongside mysterious creatures known as Pals or risk your life to drive off a ruthless poaching syndicate. Pals can be used to fight and breed, or they can be made to work on farms or factories. You can even sell them or eat them.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.Collect all kinds of exciting Pals to fight, farm, build, and work for you in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
