Palworld, the new monster-catching survival game by Pocketpair, has made a remarkable entrance in the gaming market, selling over a million copies within the first eight hours of its early access release. The game’s popularity skyrocketed, doubling its sales before the end of its first day, and the surge in demand has not shown signs of waning.
Rapid Sales Milestone
On social media, Pocketpair revealed that Palworld has crossed the 3 million sales mark within just 40 hours of its launch. This impressive feat is akin to the initial sales velocity of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which holds the record for PlayStation Studios’ most successful launch, selling 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours.
Price Point and In-Game Popularity
Despite being priced at $30 during its early access phase, compared to the $70 launch price of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Palworld’s sales figures are noteworthy. The game’s success is further highlighted by its availability on Game Pass, emphasizing its strong market performance.
Palworld’s triumph is also evident in the number of concurrent users. The game has surpassed 1 million concurrent players on Steam, outperforming all other games on the platform and climbing to the sixth position in the all-time peak charts. It has outstripped major titles like Elden Ring and Apex Legends and is now setting its sights on surpassing Cyberpunk 2077.
Critical response to Palworld’s early access version has been positive, with a 7/10 rating that praises its blend of charm and darkness, expansive world, and freedom of exploration. The game’s combat mechanics and survival crafting elements were noted as areas for improvement, yet the early access release is considered a strong foundation for future development.
Palworld is currently available for PC and Xbox Series X/S players, offering an early glimpse into its evolving gameplay and world.
