Summary
- Tides of Terraria update brings elements from the 2D sandbox title to Palworld, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- Release date for the crossover remains uncertain, with fans eagerly speculating a late summer 2025 launch.
- Pocketpair likely to stick to its release deadlines, resulting in a potential August or September implementation.
Since its release, Palworld has become a highly regarded title by those who gave it a chance to show off what it can offer. Now, it's considered one of the best AA open-world games with monster-capturing and survival elements, and a good reason for that is the constant high-quality content updates that its developer, Pocketpair, provides. With the game continuously adding things like new islands to explore, creatures to capture, and even structures to build at a steady pace, it's no wonder that people continue to enjoy and play it. Soon, Palworld will give them another reason to keep playing, as the Tides of Terraria update is coming to provide even more content. But as highly anticipated as it is, there is still a question regarding its release window, as there's no confirmation on when exactly it will be made public.
The Tides of Terraria update aims to blend some of the aspects of the 2D action-adventure sandbox title with those of Palworld, and it will certainly bring a few interesting things that will greatly benefit Pocketpair's creation. While the news has certainly caught the attention of the fans of both games, the other noteworthy thing about the crossover announcement is the lack of transparency regarding when exactly it will be implemented. Although this is normal for Palworld, given that it has also done the same with previous major updates, it won't stop the fans from speculating the release window and awaiting Pocketpair's clarification.
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When the Tides of Terraria Update Might Come to Palworld
Again, the anticipation for the Tides of Terraria update is high, but having no official date for its release could lead to it losing some momentum, especially since fans have been waiting since it was teased in November 2024. At least now there's comfort in knowing that the crossover is definitely coming, and there are a few things that could provide a clue about its release window:
- Major updates that introduced the Feybreak and the Sakurajima Island of Palworld took place during major events, and with Summer Game Fest 2025 right around the corner, that may be when Tides of Terraria will be teased
- The Sakurajima and Feybreak updates were released at least 2 to 3 weeks after their official trailer was announced, which could mean that the same will happen for Tides of Terraria, despite claiming a late Summer 2025 release
- Pocketpair's official X account made a post which stated that the update will be released sometime in late Summer 2025, and if it sticks to the scheduled plan, then perhaps it will be implemented in August or September of this year
Even with all this, there's no clear picture regarding the crossover's release window, as the information doesn't provide anything definitive. For now, fans will just have to wait patiently until Pocketpair decides to give an official date, and hopefully, the developer will share news about it sooner rather than later.
Why the Tides of Terraria Update May Not Come Earlier Than Expected
Although signs point to it being announced and released early, the crossover will likely stick to its late summer release window. The reason for this is that Pocketpair has been known for sticking with its release deadlines, which means there's a very good chance that the update will come in either August or September. Also, the Tides of Terraria patch has a fine line to walk, as it may not want to be released so soon before a good chunk of the early access roadmap plans are implemented, further incentivizing it to be implemented later rather than sooner. While this means more waiting for the fans, it could be more beneficial, as it gives Pocketpair more time to ensure that the crossover can meet expectations.
Of all the potential crossovers that Palworld can do, one with Terraria was likely not on many people's list of choices, but it is one that undoubtedly provides many interesting possibilities and opportunities. Late summer 2025 is when it's expected to happen, but people can still cling to the hope that the developer will release it sooner than the timeline promised, especially given the signs that point towards that being the case.
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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!
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Shooter, Survival
