What is Palworld?
{{italictitle}} {{Infobox video game | title = Palworld | image = | developer = Pocket Pair | publisher = Pocket Pair | producer = Takuro Mizobe | designer = | programmer = Hiroto Matsutani | artist = Daiki Kizu | writer = | composer = Tatsuya Yano | engine = [[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 5]] | platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]] | release = January 19, 2024<br><small>([[early access]])</small> | genre = [[Survival game|Survival]], [[Monster-taming game|monster-taming]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] }} '''''Palworld''''' is an [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[Survival game|survival]] [[video game]]. It was both [[Video game publisher|published]] and [[Video game developer|developed]] by Pocket Pair. The game was released on January 19, 2024 for the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]] for [[early access]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-snaps-up-pokmon-with-guns-game-palworld-for-game-pass-release-date-confirmed|access-date=March 21, 2024|title=Microsoft Snaps Up 'Pokémon-With-Guns' Game Palworld for Game Pass, Release Date Confirmed|publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref> In the game, players travel around an [[open world]] area called the Palpagos Islands. They can battle and catch different creatures called Pals using Pal Spheres. They can then battle their Pals against [[Non-player character|NPCs]] or have them do different tasks. Players can also purchase Pals from an in-game [[black market]]. Players can also be attacked by NPCs if they commit a crime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/palworld-review-early-access|access-date=March 21, 2024|title=Palworld is more than just 'Pokemon with guns', but not much more|publisher=[[VG247]]}}</ref> ==Reception== The game was given mixed and positive reviews from game critics. Critics said that they liked the combat, gameplay, and open world env