The online open-world game Palworld has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the biggest third-party launch in the history of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Pocketpair, Palworld has attracted over 7 million players across console and Windows PC platforms.
Since its Early Access launch, Palworld has captivated the gaming community, and within just ten days of its inclusion in the Xbox Game Preview, it became the most-played third-party game on Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate. The game has seen a peak of nearly 3 million daily active users on Xbox, making it the most-played game on the platform during that time.
Takuro Mizobe, the CEO of Pocketpair, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response from fans and assured them that this is just the beginning for Palworld. The game offers players the opportunity to explore a mysterious land and capture over 100 Pals or monsters with a range of abilities. It combines battling, crafting, and building, which has proven to be a huge draw for players worldwide.
Palworld’s popularity on Xbox demonstrates its rapid rise in popularity, surpassing even Fortnite in daily players. However, the game has also faced controversy due to its resemblance to Pokémon, with The Pokémon Company vowing to protect its IP rights. Despite this, Palworld continues to thrive, attracting millions of players and breaking records on Xbox.
Microsoft is actively working with Pocketpair to optimize the game for its platforms, including enabling dedicated servers, GPU and memory optimization, and expediting the process for making Palworld updates available to players. This news comes on the heels of Microsoft’s record-breaking month, with over 200 million monthly active users on its Xbox PC and mobile platforms after its successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The achievement further solidifies Microsoft’s position in the gaming industry.
Palworld is currently available in the Xbox Game Preview program, with more updates and improvements expected before the full 1.0 release. The game’s success highlights the power of the Xbox Game Pass in driving player engagement and attracting new and diverse titles to the platform. With its immersive open-world gameplay and unique features, Palworld has undoubtedly left its mark on the gaming community and is poised to continue its success in the future.
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