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Why Is Palworld Not On PS5 And Nintendo Switch?

Take a look at the potential reasons why Palworld is not released on PS5, PS4 and the Switch yet.

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3 months ago

February 12, 2024

Palworld is one of the most popular games in the world at the time of writing this article and surprisingly, the early access version is only available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. This begs the question – why is Palworld not on PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch? The game is perfect for the Switch player base, and the huge chunk of gamers on PlayStation are also missing out on this survival-crafting-monster-taming title.

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Here’s what is known about Palworld on PS5 and Switch; whether it is coming or not and if yes, what could be the potential release date.

Source: Pocketpair

Why is Palworld not on PS5?

It’s possible that Pocketpair has an exclusivity agreement with Microsoft for a limited time, restricting release on other platforms like the PS5 and PS4. However, it’s unclear how long it will last. Will the full launch of the game be on PlayStation? Only time will tell.

Palworld was a day 1 release on the Game Pass and has become the biggest 3rd party Game Pass launch ever. It also became the most-played 3rd party day-one release via cloud gaming with Game Pass Ultimate.

Source: Xbox

In an article, it was also revealed that Xbox is working with Pocketpair to provide support for the Xbox versions of the game. Due to the overwhelming number of players, and of course, server load, Xbox has mentioned that they are “providing support to enable dedicated servers, offering engineering resources to help with GPU and memory optimization, speeding up the process to make updates available for players, and working with the team to optimize the title for our platform.”

Since Palworld is in early access, the developer might be focusing resources on ensuring a smooth PC and Xbox launch before expanding to other platforms. Porting and optimizing the game for PS5 might require additional time and effort and the devs might prioritize stability and performance on their current platforms before tackling potential porting issues.

The developer hasn’t officially disclosed specific reasons for not releasing Palworld on PS5 yet and there could be other factors not mentioned here influencing their decision.

Palworld PS5 Release Date

As per Pocketpair’s Discord, Palworld on PS5 “will be considered during development” so it’s not entirely ruled out, however, there is no release date yet. We will make sure to update this article when there’s an official announcement.

Source: Pocketpair

Why is Palworld not on Switch?

Palworld is a monster-taming game with heavy inspiration and similarities to the Pokemon IP, which is owned jointly by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. While there is no copyright infringement in Palworld (because if there was…Nintendo would have taken action already), it will be interesting to see if the game eventually releases on the Nintendo Switch. Pokemon Company’s former top attorney Don McGowan has called the game a ‘ripoff nonsense’ in a conversation with Gamefile so there’s that.

The viral game even had a Pokemon mod featuring Ash, Misty, Pikachu, and more, but it was promptly taken down by Nintendo and so were the videos about it. Here’s the statement released by The Pokemon Company:

[bs-quote quote=”We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.” style=”default” align=”center” color=”” author_name=”” author_job=”” author_avatar=”” author_link=””][/bs-quote]

Another thing to consider is that the Nintendo Switch has limitations about the games it can run, and Palworld has some high requirements that may cause it to not work too smoothly on the Switch. So, if Nintendo/The Pokemon Company does decide to join hands with Pocketpair and release the game on the Switch, it will certainly be something mind-blowing, but may also need extra work to ensure it works well.

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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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11 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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13 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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18 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.