The legal wrangling between Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and the creators of Palworld—Pocketpair—continues to simmer, but that hasn’t halted Palworld’s development progress. Recently, they’ve surprised fans by announcing an unexpected collaboration with Terraria set for 2025.
This news was delivered through Palworld’s social media channels, accompanied by an eye-catching piece of promotional art. While specific details about the nature of this collaboration haven’t been disclosed yet, it’s a tantalizing prospect that has certainly piqued interest among the gaming community.
Beyond this exciting collaboration news, December will bring even more to Palworld. A brand-new island, boasting unique creatures and thrilling challenges, is set to debut. The developers have confidently labeled this addition the “largest, harshest, and most mysterious” to date. For avid players familiar with the game, this new terrain is approximately six times larger than Sakurajima, adding a significant amount of new space to explore. The official announcement was also accompanied by some tantalizing screenshots, which you can check out below.
Despite the initial buzz around Palworld having simmered down a bit since earlier this year, it maintains an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ rating on Steam, with thousands of dedicated players logging in every day—on Xbox and the recently added PS5 platform, too.
If Terraria ends up incorporating Palworld-themed content in 2025, it will be yet another major update for the beloved Re-Logic game. This comes after previous declarations from the developers that they were stepping back from the 2D crafting juggernaut that first captivated players back in 2011.
In related news, Palworld fans expressed disappointment when the game was overlooked by The Game Awards. The game’s community manager stepped into the fray, urging fans to relax. On a lighter note, we also caught wind of a Tencent-backed project called Light of Motiram, which some observers have compared to Palworld due to its own intriguing ties and inspirations connected to Pokémon.
Overall, Palworld’s journey remains an exciting one, and with the upcoming updates and crossover, there’s plenty for fans to look forward to.