Palworld sells 4 million in just 3 days

The indie game Palworld has achieved remarkable sales success, selling over four million copies within just three days of its early access release. Developed by Pocketpair, the game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Game Pass. Palworld's massive sales could potentially be even higher when considering its presence on Game Pass. The game hit a Steam peak with 1,291,967 concurrent players, surpassing the likes of Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077, though still behind PUBG: Battlegrounds' record for concurrent players.

Despite its commercial success, Palworld has received some criticism on social media for its monster design. Critics suggest that the game's 'Pals'—creatures players collect to help with farm duties or sell for resources—bear a close resemblance to Pokémon, even speculating that AI might have been used to remix Pokémon designs into the game's Pals. In Palworld, players explore dungeons and can shoot Pals for food or crafting materials.

What is Palworld?

Palworld is a multiplayer, open-world survival crafting game where players can collect and breed creatures called Pals. These creatures assist in various activities such as farming, crafting, and exploring. The game features a combination of peaceful coexistence with Pals and more aggressive gameplay elements, such as battles and creature exploitation.

Palworld has drawn attention for its unique blend of farming, creature collection, and action elements. The game's blend of simulation and survival mechanics, along with the use of unique creature companions, distinguishes it in the crowded indie game market.