Palfarm Announced - Farming Sim Spinoff with Co-op, Cozy Life, and Raids
What's New in Palworld: Palfarm
Pocketpair, developer of Palworld, has just teased a major spinoff called Palworld: Palfarm, shifting away from the original's survival-craft loop toward a more relaxed, farming-life simulator.
Here are the core details we know so far and what makes this update exciting:
Key Features & Details
Feature | What to Expect |
Gameplay Focus | Farming, crafting, building your dream farm alongside “Pals” (the creature companions from Palworld). Tasks include planting, watering, harvesting, cooking, and defense when certain “nasty Pals” invade. |
Pals' Unique Abilities | Each Pal helps with specific tasks (watering, sowing, harvesting, etc.), so working with them strategically will matter. |
Relationship System | Daily interactions and gift giving will allow you to deepen relationships with both Pals and island residents, unlocking special stories. |
Farm Defense | Although the tone is more cozy, there will still be moments of danger-raids from hostile Pals are part of the game. |
Marketplace / Trade | Players will be able to sell crops and crafted items, buy from NPCs or Pals who run shops, etc. |
Multiplayer | Co-op building and farming with friends is supported. |
Platform & Release Date | So far, Palfarm is announced for PC via Steam. There’s no confirmed release date yet. |
Other Recent Updates Around Palworld
While Palfarm is the big new announcement, there are other relevant developments for Palworld itself:
1. The full 1.0 version of Palworld is now scheduled for release in 2026.
2. Pocketpair says they're focusing on polishing and fixing "quirks and jank" ahead of 1.0 instead of rolling out major content updates for the rest of 2025.
3. There's also a cross-over with the FPS game ULTRAKILL announced, bringing weapons and gear from that IP into the Palworld universe.
4. Player concerns about external influence (especially Sony's role) have been addressed: Pocketpair's lead has reiterated that the IP remains fully owned, funded, and controlled by Pocketpair despite brand partnerships.
What Players Are Excited About
The chance to enjoy the cozy, farming side of the Palworld universe without the constant survival-pressure.
The idea of letting Pals assist in more domestic or peaceful tasks, not just combat or resource gathering.
Multiplayer farming could make for fun sessions with friends or family.
The relationship mechanics may add a nice emotional depth and variation to how the game plays out.
"Defending the farm" being included means tension still remains, keeping a bit of the original flavor.
Things to Watch / Possible Concerns
Without a release date, there's always the risk of delay or scope changes.
How "raids" and hostile Pals will balance with the cozy aesthetic-if defense mechanics are too punishing, could frustrate some players.
PC release confirmed; other platforms (console, mobile) are not yet mentioned.
How deeply the customization, crafting, and relationship systems will be-if shallow, they might feel like a gimmick.
How much content will be available at launch vs post-launch; will Palfarm launch "feature-complete" or be in early access like Palworld itself?
Bottom Line
Palworld: Palfarm seems to be Pocketpair's effort to expand the Palworld universe in a more soothing, life-sim direction while retaining creature companions, world building, and some level of adventure or threat. For fans of farming sims and players who liked Palworld's world but found the survival parts stressful, this is probably the most welcome news.
