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Is Palworld Free To Play?

Can you play Palworld for free on PC and Xbox consoles?

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4 months ago

January 22, 2024

Is Palworld free to play? This could be the question on the minds of many gamers who are seeing the explosive popularity of the game. Every day since launch, it is breaking new records, bringing in a huge influx of people wanting to try out the game.

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top selling and most played steam title palworld

Source: Steam

Due to the hype, Palworld became the top-selling game on Steam and it is also the most played right now with a whopping 1, 368, 756 in-game at the time of writing. So, in this article, I’ll clear some of your doubts before you decide to dive into this title on PC or console.

Is Palworld a free to play game on PC and Console?

Source: Pocketpair

No, unfortunately, Palworld is not free-to-play on Xbox or PC.

It is currently available through early access on Steam for a price of $26.99. Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play the Game Preview via any of the subscriptions of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, or Xbox Game Pass for Console, so if you already have an active subscription, the game is “free” to play for you. However, if you wish to buy Palworld on Xbox, it’s priced at $29.99.

How to Get a Free Trial of Palworld

Source: Microsoft

You can also initiate a free trial of the Xbox Game Pass to try out Palworld for free before deciding to continue the subscription or cancel it. All you have to do is go to the game’s official page here and click on GET (Free Trial) to test it out before deciding to buy.

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Should I buy Palworld?

Here are some things to consider before purchasing Palworld:

Early access: The game is still in development, and you may encounter bugs, glitches, and incomplete features. The official release date of the full game is also not yet known at the time of writing. It is expected that the game will stay in early access for at least a year.
Genre: Palworld is a mix of monster taming, survival, team handling, and base building. If you’re not a fan of these genres, you may not enjoy the game.
Gameplay style: Palworld needs multitasking and requires resource management and strategic planning. This is quite different from narrative-based linear games. Even though it’s called ‘Pokemon with Guns’, it transforms into much more than that.

Overall, whether or not to buy Palworld depends on your individual preferences and budget. If you’re excited about the game’s concept and willing to experience an early access title, it could be a worthwhile investment. However, if you prefer free-to-play games or prefer a more polished experience, it may be best to wait for the full release or consider other options.

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Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 Could Have 3 New Pokemon Games

If this rumor is true, Pokémon fans have something amazing in store for them.

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10 hours ago

May 9, 2024

Nikita Hariname

nintendo switch 2 three new pokemon games rumor

Pokemon fans who are looking forward to the Nintendo Switch 2 console, have something more to be hyped about. Rumor has it that 3 new Pokemon games are in the pipeline for Switch’s successor.

Known leaker CentroLeaks has shared on Twitter, “Our well-known Pokémon leaker claims that 3 Pokémon projects have already been greenlit for the Switch successor.”

NEW LEAK:
Our well known Pokémon leaker claims that 3 Pokémon projects have already been greenlit for the Switch successor. pic.twitter.com/SikqT8ZcKA
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) May 7, 2024

They add, “Including ‘that’ project, whatever it means (prob gen 10)”

Pokemon Leaker @Riddler_Khu also mentioned on X that 3 projects are on the list so far.

And that project is on the way😉 https://t.co/r29ahsXoQ6
— Khu Beating Around The Bush (@Riddler_Khu) May 7, 2024

Of course, it is just a rumor at this point since there’s no additional leak that supports this claim. However, it won’t be far off to think that Nintendo and Game Freak would like to capitalize on the consistent hype for Pokemon games.

More so because Pokemon Sword / Shield has sold 26.27 million units and Pokemon Scarlet / Violet has sold 24.92 million units life-to-date.

If the rumors are true, getting more Pokemon games on the Switch 2 seems like a recipe for success.

Switch 2 Announcement Coming this Fiscal Year

Nintendo has recently given us a hint about the next console coming from the company, which is the follow-up to the Switch that was released in 2017.

The company’s President Shuntaro Furukawa shared this on Twitter/X on May 7, 2024 – “We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015.”

“We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.”

This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct…
— 任天堂株式会社（企業広報・IR） (@NintendoCoLtd) May 7, 2024

With the mention of Nintendo Switch 2 within this fiscal year, it could be any time from now till March 2025. No other details were mentioned about the next console’s name, specs, or the launch games, but, it’s something more concrete compared to the speculations of Switch 2 we’ve had over the past few years.

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Is Brookhaven Getting Deleted in 2024? (Answered)

Find out if a Roblox game with thousands of active players can actually get deleted.

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12 hours ago

May 9, 2024

Nikita Hariname

Brookhaven RP is one of the most popular games on Roblox ever, with a whopping 415K+ players active at the time of writing and 47.3B+ visits. So, it came as a huge surprise when rumors of Brookhaven getting deleted in 2024 started swirling in the community, leading to panic among players.

While a few rumors can be true, most aren’t — know the truth about this particular one right here.

Is Brookhaven Getting Deleted in 2024?

Thankfully, Roblox Brookhaven is not shutting down this year or next year.

These rumors were spread due to some fake screenshots that appear to be from the official Twitter account of Brookhaven.

One of them says, “We are very sad to inform you guys that the game will no longer be on Roblox from (a fake date). This is because of the free assets we use, resulting in them getting deleted. So we will have to re-build and remake the whole game which can take a year! We are sad to say this. No money back guaranteed.”

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Fake Twitter screenshot of Brookhaven getting deleted

There’s another fake screenshot from the official @roblox account that says “We don’t care how sad you are, Brookhaven will be deleted on (date), there’s nothing we can do anymore, the game is a complete disaster.”

These screenshots are not real and are “pranks” on the Roblox community, so don’t worry about your favorite game being deleted. This has happened to other Roblox games as well and those games are thriving today.

If you ever see rumors or screenshots about a Roblox game being deleted, it’s always a good idea to check for official announcements from Roblox. There were no announcements from the official Roblox account about deleting Brookhaven. Plus, the rumors included details that didn’t make sense, like Roblox deleting the game because of “scary faces.”

Since you’re a Roblox fan, you might want to know how to reactivate your account after a 1-day ban, check your pending Robux, see your favorites, and the cost of the rare Headless Head bundle.

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After Closing Studios, Microsoft Says It Needs Smaller Games For Prestige and Awards

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17 hours ago

May 9, 2024

Nikita Hariname

After the devastating news of Microsoft shutting down 4 studios – Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Studios, Tango Gameworks, and Roundhouse Games, a town hall meeting was held by Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios. As revealed by The Verge, for the future goals of the company, he said, “We need smaller games that give us prestige and awards.”

Speaking of prestige and awards, Hi-Fi Rush, developed by Tango Gameworks was awarded The Game Award for Best Audio Design (2023) as well as BAFTA Games Award for Animation (2024) and is greatly appreciated by critics and players alike.

Moreover, in a tweet @aarongreenberg (VP, Xbox Games Marketing at Microsoft) said back in 2023, “Hi-Fi RUSH was a breakout hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations. We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Tango Gameworks delivered with this surprise release.”

Hi-Fi RUSH was a break out hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations. We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Tango Gameworks delivered with this surprise release.
— Aaron Greenberg 🙅🏼‍♂️💚U (@aarongreenberg) April 21, 2023

However, sales might be a different story. Some reports suggested the game didn’t meet sales expectations, possibly due to its shadow drop on Game Pass with no marketing as such.

Based on this, the statement has been surprising for employees as well as gamers. The news of these studio closures has caused backlash from Xbox fans and the overall sentiment of gamers towards Xbox’s next direction isn’t too positive at the moment.

While the closures for “reprioritization of titles and resources” were a blow to some developers, Microsoft hopes the move will strengthen their overall Xbox game portfolio in the long run.

You can check out the email that was sent to the staff by Matt Booty right here. As per the details, Arkane Austin (Redfall) will close with some members of the team joining other studios for their projects. Alpha Dog Studios (Mighty Doom) closes as well as Tango Gameworks. The team of Roundhouse Games will be joining ZeniMax Online Studios.