Summary
- Palworld officially launched the PS5 version's v0.3.8 update on Sunday evening, including several bug fixes to the popular monster-catching game's newest version.
- The PS5 version of Palworld's surprise launch earlier this month has already seen huge success, despite the game not being available in Japan.
- Palworld's PS5 success follows The Pokemon Company and Nintendo recently filing a joint lawsuit against developer Pocketpair.
Palworld has officially pushed out the v0.3.8 update for the game's recently released PS5 version, packing in a small set of bug fixes for the game. The massively popular mix of monster-catching and survival games took the internet by storm with its launch earlier this year, bringing a plethora of cute Pals alongside an in-depth crafting and building system. Palworld saw staggering sales totals on release across both PC and Xbox consoles, amassing more than 7 million copies sold in less than a week. Now, the newest version of the game is set to receive some improvements.
Palworld surprised fans earlier this month during Sony's September State of Play broadcast by announcing the launch of the game's PS5 version. Since Palworld's release, the PS5 has been one of the most highly-requested platforms for the game to be ported to, with rumors swirling about the PS5 version throughout recent months. Palworld has reportedly already seen significant success with the newly released PS5 version, though the game is still unavailable on PlayStation consoles in Japan. Players on PS5 are now being treated to another small update, fixing multiple bugs.
Palworld's PS5 Sales are 'Going Well', But There's a Catch
PlayStation 5 sales of Palworld are already off to a great start, although much like the mighty Mammorest, there's a rather large but.
Palworld officially released its v0.3.8 update for the game's PS5 version on Sunday evening, rolling out three different fixes to the game with its newest version. The minor update does not feature any major new content for the PS5 version, instead focusing on fixing bugs with the newly released console version. Players should no longer see issues with Pals getting stuck in their base, as well as fixing bugs with players clipping through the ground and crashes when building structures. The patch will also be coming to the game's Xbox version, following the completion of Microsoft's certification process.
Palworld Releases v0.3.8 Update for PS5
The minor fixes to Palworld look to smooth out the experience for players on the game's PS5 version as discussion ramps up about its future. Developer Pocketpair has confirmed it has another sizable update for Palworld planned for later this year, though no official confirmation has been given about its contents. Pocketpair also revealed a new partnership with Sony Music and Aniplex earlier this year, potentially hinting at plans for the franchise to expand beyond the smash-hit video game.
While the Palworld developers seem optimistic about the game's future, a recent move by Nintendo may cause a major bump in the road for the studio. After months of rumors about The Pokemon Company's response, the Pokemon developer and Nintendo recently filed a lawsuit against Palworld. The joint lawsuit is reportedly seeking damages as well as an injunction against Pocketpair on the grounds of patent infringement, with later information suggesting it could be related to Pal Spheres. Palworld continues to carry on with its expansion of the game and franchise, even as The Pokemon Company flexes its legal muscles.
Palworld PS5 v0.3.8 Update Patch Notes
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where Pals would sometimes get stuck at the base
- Fixed an issue where the player character would go under the ground when starting the game
- Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes disconnect from the server when trying to add a roof or wall to a large building
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 71 /100 Critics Rec: 58%
- Released
- January 19, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Violence
- Developer(s)
- Pocket Pair, Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Pocket Pair, Inc.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Xbox Series X|S, pc
WHERE TO PLAY
In this game, you can 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!
- Cross Save
- yes
- Number of Players
- 1-4 (Co-Op); 32 Players Server Limit
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Shooter, Survival
- How Long To Beat
- 36 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 6 GB (February 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
