In an astonishing feat, the game Palworld has claimed the title of the second-most concurrently played title on the Steam platform. With a staggering 1,864,421 peak concurrent players, it has surpassed the previous record held by Counter-Strike 2 and now trails only behind PUBG: Battlegrounds in the all-time peak records.
Swift Sales and Player Engagement
The game, which combines survival, crafting, and creature collection elements, has not only achieved remarkable concurrent player numbers but has also seen over six million units sold since its release. The developer, Pocketpair, has reported that across all platforms, the peak concurrent player count reached 1.7 million, hinting that the number may have since crossed the two million mark.
Platform Performance and Criticisms
Palworld is available across PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms, and is also included in the Game Pass subscription. Despite receiving a favorable review score of 7 out of 10, the game has faced a mixed reception on Xbox and the Microsoft Store. Players have reported encountering bugs and other issues, which the developers attribute to discrepancies between different versions of the game and the extensive certification processes involved.
