The developer who brought us to the world of Palworld, Pocketpair, has made a surprise with the announcement of their newest game in the dating sim genre, entitled Palworld! More Than Just Pals. The game is scheduled to launch on April 1, 2024, bringing players back to the unique and colorful setting of Palworld.

In Palworld! More Than Just Pals, players will take on the role of a new student at Palpagos Private Academy, a school that offers more than just an academic education. The game allows players to form romantic relationships not only with human characters such as Zoe, Katress, Chillet, and Lovander, but also with Pals, unique creatures that inhabit the world of Palworld. One interesting twist is the possibility to interact with the Black Maketeer, giving a new dimension to the gameplay.

This game integrates various innovative and unique gameplay mechanisms. Players will learn Pal language to communicate with Pal, face thrilling battle royale mechanisms, make time leaps, and even experience a hell situation where Pal, who feels rejected, can go on a rampage and destroy the city.

A surprising feature is support for virtual reality (VR) as well as an 18++ version which promises more mature content, including scenes where Pal 'takes off his clothes'.

The question is, is this a real dating sim game innovation or just an April 1 joke from Pocketpair? Whatever the answer, the concept of Palworld! More Than Just Pals certainly attracts attention and opens up new possibilities in the dating sim genre.