Palworld’s booth drew attention at Tokyo Game Show 2026, while the player base surged during early access following its release. Development costs are estimated at approximately ¥1 billion, and the game became available on Steam and Xbox in January 2024.
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, set up its largest-ever booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe. Long lines continued for exhibits and photo opportunities, including those featuring Nandakoala, a creature from the game. Many visitors also gathered at the crane game area to win prizes.
Palworld was described as a survival game set in a fictional world, where players capture and raise creatures called Pals. The game features a variety of activities, including base building, resource management and combat.
Pocketpair, the developer, was established in 2015. Its development team eventually grew to approximately 40 people, and development costs are estimated at around ¥1 billion. The early access version for Steam and Xbox launched in January 2024, and the total number of players surpassed 25 million within one month of release.
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