Palworld has been around for just over a year and has taken the world by storm. It was one of the breakout hits of 2024, as millions of players downloaded the game. Unfortunately, the game has been marred with controversy and legal battles. Nintendo has accused the studio PocketPair of ripping off the Pokemon games. They have spent the past year filing patents and attempting to get the game shut down. However, Palworld is still going strong and revealed today on social media the jaw-dropping number of players who have played the game.

Palworld Reveals Staggering Numbers

The game is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. Across all platforms, PalWorld has amassed more than 32 million players in just over a year. This is quite an accomplishment, and PocketPair made sure to shout out to their fans in a post on X celebrating the milestone.

“Over 32 million Pal Tamers! It’s been a year since Palworld was released, and thanks to you our fans, Palworld has surpassed over 32 million players across all platforms! (Steam, Xbox, PS5) Thank you so much! As always, your support means the world to us!”

Part of what has made people flock to the game is the constant updates it is receiving. The Feybreak expansion was one that was universally praised by critics and fans. It expanded the game in a way that kept players coming back for more. There were more Pals to get and weapons to craft, and the map felt endless. Other quality-of-life improvements were rolled out throughout the year, improving the game over time. These are the types of things that keep gamers happy.

Legal Drama

For fans of Palworld, these numbers are good news. The ongoing legal battle with Nintendo has not slowed down the game at all. Players feel confident spending their time and money on the game. Nintendo has recently filed some new patents here in the United States, targeting the PocketPair game. However, it remains to be seen whether this will actually lead to anything or is simply for show. It will undoubtedly take a while to sift through all of the legal challenges.

It stinks that this game is surrounded by so much controversy. The studio has started to release other projects, likely due to the fact they have some working capital due to the success of Palworld. Gamers hope there is a way that this game and Nintendo’s Pokemon can coexist. Competition is a good thing. The hope is Nintendo sees this as the gauntlet being thrown down and creates a revolutionary game that shatters our expectations. Until then, millions of players will continue to play the popular game, getting lost in the expansive world.